QC Analyst I - Raw Materials (First Shift)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula for 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 you to be part of!

The QC Analyst I - Raw Materials is responsible for performing routine and specialized analytical/compendial testing of incoming raw materials in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Working within a collaborative team, you'll be essential in ensuring the quality and timely release of materials to meet the needs of internal manufacturing and external customers. This role requires the ability to apply job skills to semi-routine assignments and recognize deviations from accepted practice. Find out more about what a role at Lonza in Portsmouth, NH could look like for you, by watching this short video.

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

What will you get?

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Raw Material Testing: Perform routine and specialized raw material testing, including IR/Raman spectroscopy and wet chemistry analysis, strictly according to Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacopeia methods.

• Data Management & Analysis: Accurately record, analyze, and review all data related to testing. Apply Data Integrity (DI) principles in all aspects of work, in compliance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.

• Compliance & Problem Solving: Work on assignments where the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice is required. Address problems of moderate scope in which analysis of the situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.

• Laboratory Support: Perform general lab support activities, including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory/ordering of supplies. Maintain compliance with all required training.

• Project Execution: Perform project-related tasks as assigned with general instructions, contributing to departmental and site goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field is preferred.

• Experience: Proven ability to apply job skills and company policies/procedures to complete a variety of tasks, preferably in a regulated environment.

• Schedule & Compliance: Must be available to work the Sunday - Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM schedule. A foundational understanding of cGMP is necessary.

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 great 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 satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction 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.