QA Specialist III-Raw Materials Compliance

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work to deliver new therapies, we also support our employees in building rewarding careers. Join us and help shape the future of life sciences.

The actual location of this job is on site in Portsmouth, NH. As a QA Specialist III – Raw Materials Compliance, you will provide operational support and ensure compliance throughout the raw material lifecycle, including receipt, storage, handling, testing, dispensing, and disposition. You will also support final product storage and shipping logistics. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cGMP documentation review and approval, working independently and guiding team members to resolve complex issues. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing to maintain quality standards and deliver superior customer service.
 

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.

• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
   

What you will do:

• Perform SAP transactions and other quality functions to support raw material lifecycle.

• Provide on-the-floor support for raw material requests and guide team members.

• Review material documents for disposition to ensure timely release independently.

• Review and approve SOPs, work instructions, and validation documents in DMS.

• Review and approve records in QMS (e.g., investigations, change controls, CAPAs).

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing for raw material support.

• Lead meetings, participate in projects, and drive process improvements.
   

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in science required; equivalent experience considered.

• 3–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance and GMP environments.

• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and raw material compliance.

• Familiarity with SAP, TrackWise, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage priorities independently.

• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively and lead initiatives.

• Business-fluent English required.
   

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.