QC Analyst Lvl 2 - Environmental Monitoring

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Weekend pay differential

Career development

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a QC Analyst II - Microbial Control in Portsmouth, NH to support in-process, lot release, and stability testing in a GMP-regulated environment. You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and site teams while maintaining strict data integrity and compliance, with a 10-hour shift schedule Sunday to Wednesday and weekend pay differential.

The role emphasizes quality control testing, environmental monitoring, and documentation in GMP systems, offering growth within a global

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a Quality Control laboratory or GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and laboratory practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing to support in-process, lot release, and stability programs.
• Support utility, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom testing activities.
• Review laboratory results to ensure data accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Document testing activities using laboratory systems and GMP documentation practices.
• Investigate atypical results and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and site teams to support operational goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Quality mindset

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Following procedures

Education

Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry degree or related field

Job description

Job Title: QC Analyst II - Microbial Control Location: Portsmouth, NH As a QC Analyst II, Microbial Control, you will play an important role in supporting the release of life-changing therapies by performing quality testing that ensures product safety, quality, and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute directly to manufacturing operations and customer programs. This is a fully site-based role with a 10 hour schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday - Wednesday. Includes weekend pay differential.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to develop laboratory and microbiological testing expertise
• Exposure to diverse quality control activities supporting commercial manufacturing
• Career growth opportunities within a global life sciences organization

What you will do:

• Perform microbiological testing to support in-process, lot release, and stability programs
• Support utility, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom testing activities
• Review laboratory results to ensure data accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Document testing activities using laboratory systems and GMP documentation practices
• Investigate atypical results and support corrective actions as needed
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and site teams to support operational goals
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

What we are looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a Quality Control laboratory or GMP-regulated environment
• Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and laboratory practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

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.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• 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.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.