QC Analyst III, Analytical - Large Scale Allogenic Manufacturing
Lonza
Summary
We are seeking an advanced laboratory professional to join our Quality organization in Portsmouth, NH, as an Analyst III, QC Analytical. Operating under general supervision, this senior bench-based role executes critical cGMP release testing, handles method validation protocols, and drives complex laboratory investigations.
Job description
What you'll do
- Advanced cGMP Release Testing: Execute complex biological, immunological, and cell-based testing—specifically utilizing flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR assays, cell culture, and cell counting—ensuring total compliance with internal SOPs, USP, and EP guidelines to support on-time in-process control and final product release.
- Assay Transfer & Method Validation: Actively spearhead analytical method transfers, qualifications, and validation protocols, including onboarding new methodologies and configuring advanced laboratory instrumentation.
- Data Review & Verification: Review raw laboratory records, data calculations, and execution logs for absolute accuracy, protocol compliance, and strict adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Investigation & OOS Ownership: Lead comprehensive Out-of-Specification (OOS) and laboratory deviation investigations, leveraging root-cause analysis tools to address complex non-conformances with minimal support.
- CAPA & Change Control Management: Author, edit, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and detail structured Change Controls to promote compliance and continuous laboratory improvement with minimal support.
- Document Architecture: Develop, modify, and sustain standard operating procedures (SOPs), master forms, and test records to match evolving industry expectations and site improvements.
- Peer Training & Floor Leadership: Deliver hands-on, on-the-job training for junior QC personnel, reviewing data packets, modeling strong work ethics, and escalating critical laboratory anomalies to management as needed.
What we're looking for
- Experience: 3-4+ years of direct Quality Control laboratory experience within a cGMP biomanufacturing or regulated clinical testing setting is required.
- Technical Mastery: Proven, hands-on experience performing cell culture maintenance, immunophenotyping panels via flow cytometry, PCR amplification, and standard immunological assay techniques.
- Systems & Digital Compliance: Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), enterprise data management applications, and quality systems software (such as TrackWise) is highly preferred.
- Investigation Savvy: Demonstrated ability to independently lead laboratory event investigations, formulate root-cause theories, and write clear, logical technical summaries.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related technical science discipline is required. A Master's Degree in a scientific discipline is preferred.
- Soft Skills: Superior written and oral communication skills, a solutions-focused team attitude, and the personal initiative required to navigate multiple testing demands and overcome performance roadblocks without routine reminders.
Requirements
- 3-4+ years of direct Quality Control laboratory experience within a cGMP biomanufacturing or regulated clinical testing setting
- Hands-on experience performing cell culture maintenance
- Immunophenotyping panels via flow cytometry
- PCR amplification
- Standard immunological assay techniques
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Familiarity with enterprise data management applications
- Familiarity with quality systems software such as TrackWise
- Ability to independently lead laboratory event investigations and formulate root-cause theories
- Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related technical science discipline
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Solutions-focused team attitude
- Personal initiative
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.