QC Laboratory Support Associate

Lonza Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza Houston is seeking a QC Laboratory Support Associate to help manage QC samples, materials, and documentation in a GMP-regulated environment. You will receive, store, track, and inventory samples across manufacturing and stability programs, supporting manufacturing and testing activities with accurate record-keeping.

Join a collaborative team that works cross-functionally with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure timely sample handling, compliant

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; relevant experience considered.
• 0-4 years in laboratory support, materials management, or related roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transfer, store, maintain, and inventory QC samples and materials.
• Support laboratory operations, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
• Attend meetings and provide sample status updates for manufacturing and testing.
• Maintain records and ensure GMP documentation compliance.
• Assist with QC Shared Services including sample management and LIMS support.
• Identify issues and escalate to leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Contribute to process improvements in laboratory and sample management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

As a QC Laboratory Support Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting Quality Control operations across the Houston site. This position is responsible for the receipt, storage, tracking, and management of QC samples and materials that support manufacturing, product release, stability programs, and laboratory operations. Working in a regulated GMP environment, you will collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other site functions to ensure samples, materials, and documentation are maintained accurately and efficiently.

What you will get:

A competitive compensation package. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Receive, transfer, store, maintain, and inventory QC samples, including raw materials, in-process samples, lot release samples, and stability samples.
• Support laboratory operations through housekeeping activities, equipment maintenance, inventory management, supply ordering, and training compliance.
• Attend internal meetings and provide sample status updates to support manufacturing and testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GMP and documentation requirements.
• Assist with QC Shared Services functions including sample management, contract laboratory coordination, LIMS administration support, and quality records activities.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained while meeting established timelines and departmental objectives.
• Identify and communicate operational issues and escalations to leadership in a timely manner.
• Collaborate effectively with QC, QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and support continuous enhancement of laboratory and sample management processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of site Quality Control operations.

What we are looking for:

• Associate degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 0-4 years of relevant experience in laboratory support, materials management, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, or similar environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when handling samples, materials, and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Basic knowledge of GMP principles and regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience with inventory management, materials movement, supply management, or warehouse interactions is desirable.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and standard business software applications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Scientific backgrounds are welcome but not required.

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.