QC Specialist III-Stability

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Career Growth

Professional Development

Cross-functional exposure

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a QC Specialist III - Stability to lead stability studies from setup through final reporting in a GMP environment. You will partner with customers as the stability contact and coordinate testing with internal and external teams.

The role follows a Monday–Friday, on-site schedule and offers opportunities for professional development, cross-functional exposure, and a collaborative environment contributing to life-changing therapies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing stability studies in GMP pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
• Strong knowledge of stability protocols and GMP documentation systems.
• Ability to coordinate testing activities and timelines with internal and external partners.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage stability studies from setup to completion ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Act as primary stability contact for customers and provide updates through study lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and maintain stability protocols, reports, and GMP documentation.
• Coordinate testing activities, sample management, and study timelines with partners.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, Program Management and Operations teams to support programs.
• Support investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stability studies

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: QC Specialist III - Stability

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

As a QC Specialist III - Stability, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of life-changing therapies through the management of stability programs in a GMP environment. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of stability studies from setup through final reporting while partnering with customers and collaborating across Quality, Program Management, and Operations teams.

This role follows a Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM schedule.

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 for career growth and professional development
• A collaborative environment with broad cross-functional exposure
• The opportunity to support the delivery of life-changing therapies

What you will do:

• Manage stability studies from setup through completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery
• Partner with customers as a primary stability contact and provide updates throughout the study lifecycle
• Develop, review, and maintain stability protocols, reports, and GMP documentation
• Coordinate testing activities, sample management, and study timelines with internal and external partners
• Collaborate with QC, QA, Program Management, and Operations teams to support customer programs
• Support investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of stability best practices across the organization

What we are looking for:

• Experience managing stability studies within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry
• Strong knowledge of stability protocols, reports, controlled documentation, and quality systems
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Quality Control, Stability, or other regulated laboratory environments preferred

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.