QC Systems Specialist – LIMS (LabVantage), Oregon

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

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.