QC Analyst II-Microbial Control

Lonza Group; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career growth and development

Hands-on training

Collaborative lab environment

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Quality Control Analyst II – Microbial Control for the night shift at our Portsmouth, NH site. You will conduct microbiological testing on in-process, release, and stability samples and support environmental monitoring to ensure product safety and quality.

The role is onsite with a Monday–Friday schedule and hands-on lab work adhering to cGMP standards. You will review results, document data, and participate in investigations when deviations occur, using laboratory systems to

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level laboratory experience or higher is not required but preferred.
• Experience in GMP or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends or deviations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• High attention to detail and good organizational skills are required.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and strong documentation practices is preferred.
• Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and performing physical tasks as 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.
• Participate in routine lab activities, including sample handling and documentation.

Skills

GMP experience

Data interpretation

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Cleanroom work

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Microbiology/ Biochemistry or related science

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst II – Microbial Control (Night)

Location: Portsmouth, NH, (On-site)

As a QC Analyst II in Microbial Control at our Portsmouth site, you will support the testing of in-process and final product samples to ensure the safety and quality of drug products. You will perform microbiological testing, support environmental and utility monitoring, and deliver accurate results to meet manufacturing timelines. This role is based onsite, where hands‑on laboratory work and collaboration are essential to maintaining quality and compliance with cGMP standards.

This position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with working hours from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

What you will get

Competitive pay and performance‑based compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Hands‑on training and skill‑building

A collaborative and team‑focused laboratory environment

What you will do

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

Participate in routine lab activities, including sample handling and documentation

What we are looking for

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

Experience in a GMP or regulated laboratory environment preferred

Ability to interpret data and identify trends or deviations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Prior laboratory experience, familiar with aseptic techniques and strong documentation practices, preferred

Comfortable working in cleanroom environments, including performing physical tasks such as climbing ladders when needed

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.