QC Scientist — Compendial & Analytical Quality

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Insurance

401k Match

Bonus program

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a QC Scientist – Compendial & Analytical Quality to join our Quality team. You will review and update documents based on compendial changes and ensure QC compiles with pharmacopeial monographs.

The role coordinates all testing with external contract laboratories and ensures outsourced data meets Lonza quality standards. This is a fully site-based role designed for collaboration and precision in pharma manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a regulated pharmaceutical QC lab.
• Deep knowledge of pharmacopeias (USP, EP, JP, BP) for materials and finished products.
• Experience coordinating testing with external contract labs and data review.
• Proficient with SOPs, protocols, and data integrity requirements.
• Owns evaluating and updating documents based on compendial changes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and authorize analytical data and test reports for data integrity.
• Monitor compendial updates to align with regulatory standards.
• Oversee end-to-end document lifecycle and material specifications.
• Author and review SOPs, analytical methods, and validation protocols.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analyses for deviations.
• Manage external lab testing and CRO timelines.
• Coordinate procurement for external testing and lab consumables.

Skills

Analytical testing

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Titration

Wet chemistry

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a QC Scientist – Compendial & Analytical Quality to join our Quality team. You will review and update documents based on compendial changes and ensure QC compiles with pharmacopeial monographs.

The role coordinates all testing with external contract laboratories and ensures outsourced data meets Lonza quality standards. This is a fully site-based role designed for collaboration and precision in pharma manufacturing.