QC Analyst 1

public.client.lonza.display.name; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Agile career and dynamic working style

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a QC Analyst I based in Houston, TX, to perform sampling of incoming materials and run safety and identity testing on materials used in manufacturing. This 6-month contract role emphasizes compliance with cGMP and GDP, and requires meticulous documentation and strict chain-of-custody practices.

The role is fully site-based, enabling close collaboration and precise testing to ensure finished medicines meet quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Early-career scientist seeking to develop technical laboratory and quality system expertise in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and data integrity standards.
• Hands-on experience with basic analytical testing and reagent preparation.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to handle, label, and maintain chain of custody for materials.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials, components, and process materials according to approved procedures.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, chain of custody, and storage of sampled materials.
• Maintain sampling areas and equipment in a clean and compliant state.
• Support material disposition activities through timely collection and delivery of samples.
• Conduct required safety and identity testing of raw materials and buffers using approved analytical methods.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions as required.
• Accurately document testing activities and results in laboratory systems and controlled records.
• Review test data for completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.
• Escalate atypical results, deviations, or quality concerns to management.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and laboratory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

Attention to detail

Good documentation practices

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Analytical instruments

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

QC Analyst 1

based in Houston, TX. As a QC Analyst I, you will perform critical sampling, safety, and identity testing of incoming raw materials and buffers to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance before manufacturing release. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career laboratory professional to build technical laboratory expertise and develop quality systems knowledge in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment on a 6 month contract.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.




• An inclusive and ethical workplace.




• Competitive hourly rate.

What you will do:

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials, components, and process materials according to approved procedures and sampling plans.




• Ensure proper handling, labeling, chain of custody, and storage of sampled materials.




• Maintain sampling areas and equipment in a clean and compliant state.




• Support material disposition activities through timely collection and delivery of samples.




• Conduct required safety and identity testing of raw materials and buffers using approved analytical methods.




• Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions as required.




• Accurately document testing activities and results in laboratory systems and controlled records.




• Review test data for completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.




• Escalate atypical results, deviations, or quality concerns to management.




• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and laboratory procedures.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Early-career scientist seeking to develop technical laboratory and quality system expertise within a regulated manufacturing environment.




• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelines and data integrity standards.




• Hands‑on experience with basic analytical testing, reagent preparation, and laboratory equipment maintenance.




• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, controlled records and laboratory documentation.




• Ability to handle, label, and maintain chain of custody for raw materials and process samples safely.




• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within Quality Control and escalating atypical results or quality concerns.

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.