Quality Control Supervisor

Lonza Group; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Career development

Leadership growth

Biopharma exposure

Collaborative culture

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor, Electrophoresis to lead a high-performing QC team responsible for testing and releasing raw materials, in-process samples, and final drug product lots.

The role emphasizes ensuring accurate, compliant results, cGMP adherence, and continuous improvement while collaborating with manufacturing, QA, and regulatory teams in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring laboratory teams.
• Knowledge of electrophoresis testing and QC lab operations.
• Experience with LIMS or electronic laboratory systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and data-review skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of QC analysts to deliver testing activities safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Plan and coordinate laboratory testing to meet manufacturing and customer timelines.
• Review and approve quality control documentation and laboratory records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Resolve technical, operational, and team-related challenges in a timely manner.
• Monitor compliance with cGMP requirements, quality systems, and data integrity standards.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Electrophoresis knowledge

cGMP experience

Quality systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Tools

LIMS

TrackWise

DMS

ELN systems

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Job Title

Quality Control Supervisor - Electrophoresis

Location

Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

At Lonza, science changes lives, and the people behind the science make it happen. As a global leader in life sciences, we bring together world-class talent and a shared purpose of helping improve patient lives around the world.

We're seeking a QC Supervisor, Electrophoresis to join our Quality Control team in Portsmouth, NH. In this leadership role, you'll guide a high-performing team responsible for the testing and release of raw materials, in-process samples, and final drug product lots. Your expertise will help ensure the delivery of accurate, compliant results while fostering a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and patient-focused excellence.

This role follows a Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30PM schedule.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities
• Exposure to advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing and testing
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives

What you will do

• Lead and support a team of QC analysts to deliver testing activities safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Plan and coordinate laboratory testing to meet manufacturing and customer timelines
• Review and approve quality control documentation and laboratory records
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, investigations, and CAPA activities
• Resolve technical, operational, and team-related challenges in a timely manner
• Monitor compliance with cGMP requirements, quality systems, and data integrity standards

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Experience working within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment
• Experience leading or mentoring laboratory teams
• Knowledge of electrophoresis testing and quality control laboratory operations
• Experience with quality systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, DMS, or electronic laboratory systems
• Strong troubleshooting, data review, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

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.