QC Systems Specialist 1

Lonza Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Lonza in Oregon is seeking a QC Systems Specialist 1 to bridge Quality Control with lab tech, shaping LabVantage LIMS configurations across Bend and Tumalo to support life-changing therapies.

This fully on-site role emphasizes precise, compliant implementation of GMP/CSV processes, cross-functional collaboration with IT and QA, and driving timely, scalable system improvements at two sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Quality Control or laboratory systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory information management systems (LabVantage LIMS preferred).
• GMP and Computer System Validation (CSV) principles for compliance.
• Working knowledge of core QC workflows and integrated enterprise systems (MES, SAP, CDS).
• Basic project management skills and cross-functional coordination.
• Valid driver's license to travel between Bend and Tumalo sites.

Responsibilities

• Translate URS into practical, robust system configurations with external integrators.
• Drive Phase 2 LIMS functionality across two sites with global/local balance.
• Conduct informal UAT and rigorous testing for configuration accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT and QA to enable on-time delivery of FS and DS.
• Support system interfaces linking LIMS with MES, SAP, and CDS platforms.
• Apply Remove & Reduce principles to minimize complexity and customization.
• Identify risks early and elevate issues to keep momentum.

Skills

3+ years QC or lab systems

LabVantage LIMS experience

GMP/CSV knowledge

Core QC workflows and enterprise data

Basic project management

Willingness to drive between Bend and

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

MES

SAP

CDS

Job description

QC Systems Specialist 1

Are you ready to bridge the gap between Quality Control and cutting-edge laboratory technology? Join our team in Oregon, where you will shape and optimize critical QC systems like LabVantage LIMS across our Bend and Tumalo facilities to support the delivery of life-changing therapies.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

The hourly rate for this position is expected to range between $40 - $45.

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

What you will do:

• Translate User Requirement Specifications (URS) into practical, robust system configurations in close collaboration with external system integrators.
• Drive smooth implementation of Phase 2 LIMS functionality across two sites by balancing global consistency with local business needs.
• Conduct informal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and execute rigorous business test cases to verify configuration accuracy prior to formal qualification.
• Partner cross‑functionally with IT and QA teams to enable on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery of high‑quality Functional Specifications (FS) and Design Specifications (DS).
• Support critical system interface realizations connecting LIMS with MES, SAP, and CDS platforms.
• Minimize system complexity by applying "Remove & Reduce" principles—favoring efficient process adaptation over unnecessary custom configuration.
• Identify risk areas early and strategically elevate critical issues to align stakeholders and maintain project momentum.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Quality Control or laboratory systems (advanced scientific degrees may be considered in lieu of years of experience).
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field) required.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory information management systems (prior experience with LabVantage LIMS highly preferred).
• Strong technical fluency in GMP regulations and Computer System Validation (CSV) principles to ensure strict compliance.
• Working knowledge of core QC workflows and integrated enterprise systems (e.g., MES, SAP, CDS).
• Basic project management skill set with a proven track record of managing timelines, deliverables, and cross‑functional dependencies.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive between the Bend and Tumalo, OR sites as required.

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.