Microbial QC Analyst I – Night Shift (On-site)

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Hands-on training

Collaborative lab

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I for Microbial Control to support microbiological testing and monitoring activities. This on-site role involves hands-on laboratory work under guidance, with a Wednesday–Saturday overnight schedule (8:30 PM–7:00 AM) and shift differentials for nights/weekends.

You will help ensure drug product safety and quality in a cGMP environment. The position emphasizes data integrity, GMP compliance, and collaboration within a team, offering

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field
• Limited experience in a laboratory or regulated environment preferred
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and aseptic practices preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments, including performing physical tasks such as climbing ladders when needed

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing for in-process, release, and stability samples with guidance
• Support environmental and utility monitoring, including HVAC and facility sampling
• Record and document test results following GMP and data integrity standards
• Use laboratory systems and basic software to enter and manage data
• Assist in identifying deviations and elevate issues to senior team members
• Follow cGMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements in all assigned tasks
• Participate in routine lab activities, including sample handling and cleaning

Skills

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Microbiology

Tools

GMP systems

Job description

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I for Microbial Control to support microbiological testing and monitoring activities. This on-site role involves hands-on laboratory work under guidance, with a Wednesday–Saturday overnight schedule (8:30 PM–7:00 AM) and shift differentials for nights/weekends.

You will help ensure drug product safety and quality in a cGMP environment. The position emphasizes data integrity, GMP compliance, and collaboration within a team, offering