QC Technologist - Microbiology

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

The role:

Join our outstanding team in Slough, UK as a Quality Control (QC) Technologist - Microbiology at Lonza! The QC Technologist will work effectively within the QC Microbiology environment whilst conducting Microbiology testing to support Product Qualifications, routine testing and environmental and utilities monitoring.

You will also be responsible for providing laboratory support, including housekeeping, equipment maintenance and inventory of supplies.

• Conduct comprehensive microbiological testing to support Product Qualifications, Routine Testing, and Environmental and Utilities Monitoring.

• Perform microbiological analysis on intermediate and final product samples promptly, ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Review and approve results generated by other team members, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

• Document and critically assess all results in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), promptly reporting any concerns to QC management.

• Provide essential laboratory support, including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and laboratory cleaning.

• Ensure all safety requirements relevant to tasks are strictly followed.

• Attend and remain current with all core GMP training sessions, maintaining an up-to-date training profile.

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Biology or equivalent experience.

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in microbiological techniques.

• Outstanding ability to review data and ensure high standards are met by the team.

• Proven capability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects within agreed timelines while maintaining outstanding quality standards.

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.