QC Technical Expert

Lonza; Geleen; Remote; EUR 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lonza Geleen in the Netherlands seeks a QC Technical Expert – Microbiology to guide complex pharmaceutical microbiology challenges, support reliable testing and mentor colleagues on quality and compliance.

You will perform environmental monitoring and bioburden testing, coordinate microbiology activities, write and review GMP documentation, participate in audits, and help validate methods while staying current with developments in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology.
• Experience in pharmaceutical microbiology within a GMP-regulated QC environment.
• Strong practical experience with test methods across bacteria, yeasts and moulds, plus environmental monitoring, bioburden and water testing.
• Experience writing and reviewing GMP documentation with quality guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; audit-ready mindset.
• Clear communication and collaboration, able to advise during audits; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities.
• Coordinate planning and execution of microbiology tasks with teams.
• Write, review and approve GMP documentation in collaboration with other departments.
• Represent QC as a microbiology expert during audits and client discussions.
• Support the implementation and validation of microbiological methods and systems.
• Stay up to date with developments in pharmaceutical microbiology and share knowledge across the department.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

QC Technical Expert – Microbiology

Geleen, The Netherlands

Bring your expertise in pharmaceutical microbiology to Lonza’s Quality Control team. In this role, you will help resolve complex microbiological challenges, support reliable testing and guide colleagues in maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What you will get

• An annual gross salary between EUR 46,500 and EUR 65,100, depending on experience.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Act as a technical expert for pharmaceutical microbiology, advising QC colleagues, Manufacturing and other stakeholders on complex issues and microbiological risk assessments.
• Perform and support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities, including bioburden analysis, water sampling and testing.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of microbiology activities with colleagues, providing technical guidance to ensure work is completed and reported on time.
• Write, review and approve GMP documentation, including procedures, protocols and reports, in collaboration with other departments.
• Represent QC as a microbiology expert during internal and external audits, inspections and client discussions.
• Support the implementation and validation of microbiological methods and associated systems, ensuring compliance with applicable GMP requirements.
• Stay up to date with developments in pharmaceutical microbiology and work with QC colleagues and contract laboratories to improve testing, processes, planning and training, sharing knowledge across the department.

What we are looking for

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Substantial experience in pharmaceutical microbiology within a GMP-regulated Quality Control environment.
• Strong practical experience with pharmaceutical microbiology test methods across different sample types, including working with bacteria, yeasts and moulds, as well as environmental monitoring, bioburden and water testing.
• Experience writing and reviewing GMP documentation, with a sound understanding of applicable microbiological guidelines and quality requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess microbiological risks and resolve technical issues. Experience with method and system validation is an advantage.
• Clear communication and strong collaboration skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues, share expertise and explain technical topics during audits.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the initiative to improve quality and efficiency. Business-fluent English is required.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R80275

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.