QC Analyst 1

QC Analyst I – Microbial Control – Portsmouth, NH

This is an office-first role based on site in Portsmouth, NH. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office and laboratory, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Support the manufacturing of in-process and final product drug lots by performing quality testing for release and ongoing customer stability studies.

• Execute utility and HVAC monitoring and routine sampling throughout the facility to maintain operational standards.

• Run test samples for In-Process, Lot Release, and Stability studies, ensuring on-time and high-quality results.

• Apply Data Integrity (DI) principles strictly across all documentation and testing activities in compliance with company policies.

• Utilize laboratory computer systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage, review, and report test data accurately.

• Identify deviations from accepted laboratory practices, escalating process or quality issues to management as necessary.

• Actively practice safe working habits, strictly follow safety guidelines, and immediately report potential hazards or incidents.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field preferred.

• 0–4 years of entry-level experience within a Quality Control, laboratory, or cGMP regulated environment.

• Solid understanding of data integrity principles and basic analytical data interpretation skills.

• Strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), company policies, and cGMP compliance protocols.

• Self-motivated team player with effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, stair climbing, gowning, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Full availability to work the required 4/10 schedule with minimal travel required (<10%).

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.