Senior Analytical Instrumentation Specialist

Lonza; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long)

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Senior Analytical Instrumentation Specialist to ensure reliable operation of analytical equipment supporting QC, MSAT, and Manufacturing. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and vendor services while maintaining CMMS data integrity and GMP compliance.

In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement, manage equipment performance, changes, and maintenance KPIs to maximize asset reliability and assure

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced technical knowledge of analytical instrumentation and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for QC, MSAT, and Manufacturing equipment owners.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and vendor service activities.
• Coordinate with service providers and contractors to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Oversee vendor performance, contractor compliance, and service agreements.
• Manage procurement – quotations, requisitions, POs, and service-related expenditures.
• Maintain CMMS data integrity, records, and asset performance metrics.
• Support GMP compliance, qualification assessments, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Maintenance practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Calibration management systems

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

The Senior Analytical Instrumentation Specialist serves as the key liaison between instrumentation owners, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and external service providers to ensure the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of analytical equipment supporting QC, MSAT, and Manufacturing. This role coordinates preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, vendor services, and equipment lifecycle activities, while ensuring CMMS accuracy, GMP compliance, and inspection readiness. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the incumbent manages equipment performance, qualification impacts, change controls, vendor effectiveness, and maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement, maximize asset reliability, and support uninterrupted laboratory and manufacturing operations.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $93,000 to $155,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• 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

• Serve as the primary point of contact for QC, MSAT, and Manufacturing equipment owners, coordinating equipment support and issue resolution.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and vendor service activities to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
• Coordinate with service providers and contractors to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize downtime, and maintain operational readiness.
• Oversee vendor performance, contractor compliance, service agreements, onboarding, and laboratory access requirements.
• Manage procurement activities, including quotations, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and service-related expenditures.
• Maintain CMMS data integrity, equipment records, work orders, maintenance history, and asset performance metrics.
• Ensure GMP compliance and inspection readiness by supporting qualification assessments, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, audits, and regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

• Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of analytical instrumentation and maintenance practices to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support cross-functional decision-making and equipment reliability.
• Utilize CMMS, calibration management systems, and business software applications (Microsoft Office); SAP experience preferred.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, data integrity requirements, and site quality standards for analytical instrumentation.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits (FDA, EMA, etc.) by maintaining compliant documentation and maintenance records.
• Demonstrate strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills to effectively manage maintenance activities and service providers.

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.