What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Analyst I Raw Materials position at Lonza?
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of!
Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a QC Analyst I in our Raw Materials department to conduct analytical testing of raw materials per cGMP/SOPs.
The schedule for this position is Sunday-Wednesday 8AM-6:30PM
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine and niche raw material testing (including IR/Raman spectroscopy, wet chemistry analysis, titrations, HPLC and GC) according to Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacopoeia methods, in compliance with cGMP.
Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification of test methods and new instruments.
Prepare sample shipments and submission paperwork for contract laboratory testing. Review data from contract labs for cGMP compliance in the LIMS system.
Record, analyze, and review all data related to testing and perform project-related tasks with general instructions.
Write OOS (Out of Specification) and deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPAs.
Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validation, qualification, and verification protocols and reports for test methods.
Perform general lab support activities such as housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory/ordering of supplies. Maintain compliance with all required training.
Train other analysts.
Key Requirements:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required, in Chemistry or related science fields preferred.
Working experience within the cGMP industry (preferred).
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a phenomenal responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making a meaningful difference!
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
