Quality Assurance Supervisor - Night Shift

Lonza Group Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Shift differential 15%

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza Houston Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to oversee QA activities on the manufacturing floor and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role includes supervising QA staff, reviewing batch records and deviations, and supporting audits and inspections. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities and Quality Systems to maintain product integrity and drive continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in QA within GMP environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Experience leading or supervising teams and evaluating performance.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Experience with deviations, investigations, CAPAs and change control processes.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and gowning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of QA personnel, including coaching and evaluations.
• Provide QA on-the-floor support for manufacturing operations and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Review and approve GMP documentation including batch records, deviations, CAPAs, and SOPs.
• Support and lead investigations, deviations, OOS events, and corrective actions.
• Act as QA representative during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities, and Quality Systems.
• Perform QA walkthroughs and oversee production activities to identify quality issues.
• Ensure training compliance and development of QA staff in line with requirements.
• Support gowning requirements and cleanroom activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality Assurance

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Manage multiple priorities

Document control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering

Tools

Document control systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor – Night Shift

Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX. Available shift: 5:00 pm to 2:00 am Monday through Friday The Quality Assurance Supervisor - Night Shift will oversee quality assurance activities during the night shift (5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Monday - Friday) at Lonza Houston Inc., ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal quality standards for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. This role involves direct supervision of QA personnel and active participation in quality system management to maintain product integrity and safety.

What you will get:

This is a competitive, salary position.

• Performance-related bonus.
• Shift differential (15%).
• 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:

• Supervise and lead a team of QA personnel, including coaching, mentoring, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Provide QA on-the-floor (QAOTF) support for manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Review and approve GMP documentation including batch records, deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and SOPs.
• Support and lead investigations, including deviations, OOS events, and corrective actions.
• Act as QA representative during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities, and Quality Systems teams.
• Perform QA walkthroughs and provide real-time oversight of production activities to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure training compliance and development of QA staff in alignment with site and regulatory requirements.
• Support gowning requirements (Level 3 / Grade B) and cleanroom activities as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Experience from 5 to 10 years in Quality Assurance within GMP-regulated environments.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific discipline (life sciences or engineering preferred).
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, including managing teams and performance evaluations.
• Strong understanding of cGMP principles, regulatory requirements, and quality systems.
• Experience with deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change control processes.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and perform gowning requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with document control systems preferred.
• Knowledge of biologics, viral vectors, or cell and gene therapy manufacturing 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.