Quality Control Associate

US74 Lonza Manufacturing LLC; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, short-term and long‑m–

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Vacaville, California, is seeking a Quality Control Associate for a fully site-based role. You will perform specialized QC tasks, including laboratory testing and deviation management, aligned with cGMP, EHS, and Lonza standards.

The position supports manufacturing medicines with high quality and safety standards. The role requires a Bachelor in Science or related discipline and 5–10 years in QC, with experience in cell-based assays, ELISA or potency methods.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Quality Control, or equivalent, with cell-based assays, ELISA, or potency methods.
• Bachelor Degree in Science or relevant discipline is required.
• Strong communication, prioritization and adaptability skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized technical tasks within Quality Control (operational lab testing or deviation management).
• Execute duties per cGMP, EHS, regulations and Lonza standards.
• Conduct work to meet customer commitments.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Adaptability

Cell-based assays

ELISA

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science or relevant Scientific Discipline

Job description

Quality Control Associate Location: Vacaville, California

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.

The Quality Control Associate Performs specialized technical tasks as assigned within the Quality Control organization such as operational roles (i.e. laboratory testing) and/or support roles (i.e. deviation management). Executes job duties in alignment with Quality Control policies, procedures, specification and testing methods consistent with cGMP, EHS requirements, applicable regulations, and Lonza standards, policies, plans, objectives, and procedures. Conducts work to meet customer commitments.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $78,000 to $130,000.

• Performance-related bonus
• 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

What you will do

• Perform specialized technical tasks as assigned within the Quality Control organization such as operational roles (i.e. laboratory testing) and/or support roles (i.e. deviation management).
• Execute job duties in alignment with Quality Control policies, procedures, specification and testing methods consistent with cGMP, EHS requirements, applicable regulations, and Lonza standards, policies, plans, objectives, and procedures.
• Conduct work to meet customer commitments.

What we look for

• Bachelor Degree in Science or relevant Scientific Discipline
• 5- 10 years of experience in Quality Control, or equivalent professional experience, with experience in cell based assays, ELISA, or other potency methods
• Effective communication at all levels
• Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information
• Adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to prioritize deliverables

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza

Why Lonza: We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.