QC Associate

Lonza; Geleen; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse QC role with exposure to multiple laboratory processes

Opportunity for hands-on experience in Cell & Gene Therapy

Dynamic laboratory environment with emphasis on teamwork

Job summary

Lonza in Geleen, The Netherlands is seeking a QC Associate responsible for performing quality control activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The role requires a relevant degree and hands-on laboratory experience, especially in QC testing and microbiology. Responsibilities include routine QC activities, environmental monitoring, and documentation of test results. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and strong attention to detail, motivated to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience through work, internships or educational projects.
• GMP knowledge or experience is considered a strong plus.
• Accurate and structured way of working with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC activities and laboratory assays in support of product release and GMP operations.
• Document, review and report test results in line with GMP and data integrity standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely processing, testing and release activities.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Affinity with QC testing

Good communication skills in English

Education

MBO, HBO, BSc or MSc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Geleen, The Netherlands

QC Associate

As a QC Associate, you are responsible for performing quality control activities that support the release of manufacturing areas, incoming materials, utilities and products. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, activities may focus on Cell Therapy, Environmental Monitoring or Raw Materials within a GMP-regulated environment.

What you will get

• A diverse QC role with exposure to multiple laboratory and quality processes
• The opportunity to build experience within Cell & Gene Therapy and GMP-regulated operations
• Hands‑on experience with microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based testing techniques
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams
• A dynamic laboratory environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork are essential

What you will do

• Perform routine QC activities and laboratory assays in support of product release and GMP operations
• Execute environmental monitoring, microbiological, analytical or cell-based testing activities depending on the assigned QC area
• Perform sampling activities for cleanrooms, utilities and/or incoming materials
• Document, review and report test results in line with GMP and data integrity standards
• Support laboratory equipment handling, sample management and shipment coordination where applicable
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely processing, testing and release activities
• Initiate and support quality events such as deviations, investigations, OOS or related GMP records

What we are looking for

• MBO, HBO, Bsc or Msc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or another laboratory-related discipline
• Hands‑on laboratory experience through work, internships or educational projects
• Affinity with QC testing, microbiology, environmental monitoring, cell-based assays or analytical techniques
• GMP knowledge or experience is considered a strong plus
• Accurate and structured way of working with strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills in English and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated GMP environment