QC Microbiologist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Contribute to Lonza AG's mission by using basic and sophisticated microbiological techniques.

• Perform, analyze, and interpret QC and microbial limits testing according to USP and regulatory requirements for raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.

• Conduct environmental monitoring, including water sampling and testing.

• Serve as a backup to the Microbiology Team Leader as needed.

• Train analysts on microbiology methods and sampling techniques.

• Conduct investigations and complete CAPA in response to laboratory findings.

• Manage change controls optimally.

• Support microbiology projects from production or formulations development departments.

• Participate actively in customer and regulatory audits.

• Develop and implement validation protocols for test methods and equipment qualification.

• Author and review SOPs and test methods related to microbiology.

• Ensure the microbiological integrity of environments, equipment, and facilities.

• Lead product testing based on internal and customer specifications.

• Coordinate 3rd party laboratory testing and reporting of data and environmental monitoring when vital.

• Report on testing results, including Certificates of Analysis (CoA’s).

• Maintain equipment, media, and sample logs as the need arises.

• Ensure the microbiology lab is adequately supplied and maintained.

• Perform additional responsibilities to support the business as requested.

• Enforce to all defined Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations.

• Report and address Safety and Sustainability issues promptly.

• Stop work if necessary to maintain safety.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• 5 years of relevant experience

• Pharma and GMP experience preferred

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.