Microbial QC Analyst I — Overnight, On-site

Lonza Group; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Overnight shift differential

Career growth and development

Hands-on training

Team-focused laboratory environment

Job summary

Lonza Group in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control to support microbiological testing and monitoring. This on-site role involves lab testing, environmental monitoring, and meticulous documentation under cGMP.

You’ll work overnight Wednesday through Saturday, with shift differentials for nights and weekends, and participate in hands-on training within a collaborative laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in microbiology, biochemistry or related field required or preferred.
• Experience in a regulated lab environment desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing for in-process, release, and stability samples under 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 escalate issues to senior team members.
• Follow cGMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements in all tasks.
• Participate in routine lab activities, including sample handling and cleaning.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related science

Tools

Laboratory information systems

GMP data entry

Job description

Lonza Group in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control to support microbiological testing and monitoring. This on-site role involves lab testing, environmental monitoring, and meticulous documentation under cGMP.

You’ll work overnight Wednesday through Saturday, with shift differentials for nights and weekends, and participate in hands-on training within a collaborative laboratory team.