Perform and review routine QC activities, laboratory assays and quality control processes in support of GMP operations and product release.
Support investigations, quality events and troubleshooting activities, including deviations, OOS, CRFs and related GMP records.
Write, review and maintain QC documentation such as SOPs, protocols, quality instructions and investigation reports.
Execute or support environmental monitoring, microbiological, analytical or cell-based testing activities depending on the assigned QC area.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure timely processing and reporting of results.
Support planning activities, process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the QC department.
Provide guidance and on-the-job support to QC Associates and contribute to training activities within the team.
Requirements
MBO, HBO, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or another laboratory-related discipline.
Approximately 3-6 years of experience within a QC, GMP or laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience with microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based laboratory techniques.
Experience with GMP documentation, investigations and quality systems is strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively across teams.
Accurate, structured and quality-focused way of working with strong attention to detail.
Proactive mindset with the ability to support colleagues and contribute to process improvements.
About Lonza
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Additional Information
Senior QC Associate
Geleen, The Netherlands
As a Senior QC Associate, you are responsible for planning, executing and supporting quality control activities that contribute to the release of manufacturing areas, incoming materials, utilities and products. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, activities may focus on Cell Therapy, Environmental Monitoring or Raw Materials within a GMP-regulated environment. In addition to hands-on laboratory work, you play an important role in investigations, process improvements, documentation review and guidance of junior colleagues.
What you will get
A senior QC role with a combination of laboratory work, quality ownership and process improvement.
The opportunity to further develop expertise within Cell & Gene Therapy and GMP-regulated operations.
Exposure to microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based testing techniques across multiple QC areas.
A collaborative environment where you support and guide junior team members.
The chance to contribute to investigations, continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .
The full-time annual base pay for this position in The Netherlands is expected to range between €41.250 and €57.750 . Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.
Lonza · Netherlands