Night Shift: Microbial QC Analyst I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Hands‑on training and skill‑building

Night shift pay differential

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control for the night shift. Based onsite, you will perform microbiological tests on in-process and final product samples, support environmental monitoring, and document results in compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.

The role requires an associate’s degree in a related science, familiarity with aseptic techniques, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related science required or preferred.
• Experience in GMP or regulated labs is preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends or deviations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and documentation practices.
• Comfortable in cleanroom environments and able to perform physical tasks if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing for in-process, release, and stability samples.
• Support environmental and utility monitoring, including HVAC and facility sampling.
• Review and document test results in accordance with GMP and data integrity standards.
• Use laboratory systems and software to record and manage data.
• Identify deviations and support investigations when results fall outside expected ranges.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements in all tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Microbiology or related science

Job description

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control for the night shift. Based onsite, you will perform microbiological tests on in-process and final product samples, support environmental monitoring, and document results in compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.

The role requires an associate’s degree in a related science, familiarity with aseptic techniques, and strong attention to detail.