Quality Control Supervisor-Analytical (Night Shift)

Lonza; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for the Analytical Night Shift to lead a testing team, ensuring products meet high quality and safety standards. You will organize stability studies and deliver timely results to support manufacturing needs, while fostering a safe, collaborative environment.

The role requires strong cGMP experience, 2+ years of supervisory background, and hands-on lab system expertise. Advanced degrees are preferred; evening shift details are included in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field; Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD).
• 5–10 years of cGMP experience and 2+ years direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with laboratory software and hardware systems.
• Familiarity with GMP Quality Systems (TrackWise, LIMS, DMS, electronic notebook).
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan and ensure on-time delivery of routine testing in compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Create, review and approve QC documentation; drive lab management system improvements.
• Lead meetings to ensure delivery, quality systems adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate corrective actions with the team to meet deadlines.
• Resolve personnel issues and foster a cohesive, high-performing team.
• Lead OE initiatives and CAPA plans; support audits and regulatory readiness.

Skills

cGMP experience

Supervisory experience

Quality testing

Data analysis

Laboratory software

Education

Bachelor's in science

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

TrackWise

LIMS

DMS

Electronic notebook

Job description

Quality Control, Supervisor - Analytical (Night Shift)

Location: Portsmouth, NH.

Shift: Night, Monday-Friday: 8:00 pm- 4:30 am

The Quality Control, Nights Supervisor manages team operations to ensure drug products meet high quality and safety standards through disciplined testing and data analysis. They are responsible for organizing stability studies and delivering timely results to support manufacturing demands. Additionally, the supervisor fosters a professional, safe work environment while handling complex technical problems and non-routine assignments

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Scheduling, planning and assurance of on-time delivery of routine testing in compliance with all cGMP and regulatory requirements. Ensures a safe work environment for employees to perform their duties.
• Creating, reviewing and approving QC documentation. Implementation of robust laboratory management systems, continuous improvement and enhancement of existing systems in a coordinated effort to reduce deviations.
• Schedules and attends department and site related meetings to assure delivery, adherence to quality systems, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Drives all projects to on-time completion be ensuring task completion and communicating potential issues to stakeholders. Troubleshooting and resolving these issues through team efforts.
• Resolving personnel issues and workplace conflicts. Establishing a cohesive team environment that focuses on achieving corporate goals and right first time initiatives.
• Leading OE initiatives, continuous improvements, implementation of new processes and procedures to support site and corporate growth, hiring and mentoring of staff, supports regulatory and customer audits, creates and executes CAPA plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’sdegree in a scientific field, with a preference for Microbiology or Biochemistry; Advanced Graduate degree (M.S./Ph.D.) is preferred.
• 5-10 years of cGMP experience and 2+ years direct supervisory experience; A combination of education and years of experience will be considered.
• Experience in applicable laboratory software and hardware systems.
• Use of GMP Quality Systems such as: TrackWise, LIMS, DMS, Electronic note book.
• Excellent ability to prioritize work load for group and problem solve.
• Proactively shares knowledge with others and encourages analyst development.
• Troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues involving data mining, trending and analysis to identify problems.

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.