Senior QC Scientist – LC-MS/HPLC Method Expert

Lonza Group Ltd.; Geleen; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. Geleen, Netherlands, is seeking a QC Technical Expert for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires applying scientific skills to support quality control activities and drive improvements across QC processes.

You will work hands-on with LC-MS and HPLC methods within GMP environments, contribute to method validation and document control, and collaborate with manufacturing and audits to ensure product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of 5+ years in QC laboratory or related role in pharma/biotech.
• Extensive knowledge of LC-MS and HPLC-based methods and related techniques.
• Subject Matter Expert in QC assays including LC-MS and HPLC.
• Experience in Analytical Method Validation.
• Capable trainer and regular trainer to QC team members.

Responsibilities

• Represent the QC department in Quality Control topics with manufacturing collaboration.
• Provide expert advice and propose improvements.
• Participate in gap assessment, transfer, validation and implementation of new QC methods and equipment.
• Write, review, and approve quality documents (SOPs, stability protocols, reports, quality instructions).
• Draft and review method validation protocols and reports per regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in execution of method validation activities.
• Generate, review and approve QC documents; act as expert during audits.

Skills

QC Laboratory

LC-MS expertise

HPLC expertise

Analytical Method Validation

Training & Mentoring

Tools

LC-MS systems

HPLC systems

ELISA

UV-Vis

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. Geleen, Netherlands, is seeking a QC Technical Expert for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires applying scientific skills to support quality control activities and drive improvements across QC processes.

You will work hands-on with LC-MS and HPLC methods within GMP environments, contribute to method validation and document control, and collaborate with manufacturing and audits to ensure product quality and safety.