Quality Control Specialist

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

At Lonza, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), our people are our greatest strength. As a global leader in life sciences, we work together to develop innovative solutions that help improve lives around the world. Through collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to quality, our teams play a critical role in bringing life-changing therapies to patients.

As a QC Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Quality Control activities within a cGMP-regulated environment. You will perform laboratory testing on in-process materials, raw materials, environmental monitoring samples, stability studies, and finished products while analyzing data and supporting investigations.

This hands-on role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support quality systems, and help ensure products meet regulatory and quality requirements.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• A collaborative and team-focused laboratory environment
• The opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies

What you will do

• Perform quality control testing to support manufacturing, stability programs, environmental monitoring, and product release activities
• Execute laboratory assays and analytical techniques in accordance with approved procedures and cGMP requirements
• Analyze and interpret data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, test methods, and system-related issues
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality system activities
• Utilize laboratory systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, DMS, or similar electronic quality systems
• Support training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the laboratory while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, microbiology, or quality control laboratory environment
• Experience performing laboratory testing and working with analytical or microbiological methods
• Experience using laboratory systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, DMS, or similar electronic systems preferred
• Strong ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and investigate potential issues
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations, data integrity principles, and documentation practices
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills