Quality Control Analyst

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 Quality Control Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of testing activities within Lonza’s Quality Control (QC) Laboratory in Rockland, ME. This position is responsible for executing a range of laboratory functions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. In addition, this role serves as a key QC representative on cross-functional project and product teams, providing technical expertise and ensuring that all activities align with quality and compliance requirements. The Quality Control Analyst also supports scientific and technical investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to maintain product quality and regulatory adherence.

This position is based on site at our Rockland, ME facility and requires a five-day onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing to ensure product quality and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

• Lead the transfer, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods and technologies into the QC laboratory.

• Serve as the QC representative on cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and ensuring quality alignment across projects.

• Review, analyze, interpret, and report laboratory data in accordance with GDP and ALCOA+ principles.

• Support investigations by identifying root causes and contributing to the development of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Assist with responses to audits, deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, customer complaints, and change controls.

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all testing activities comply with established procedures and quality systems.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Key Requirements:

• M.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences, preferably with a focus in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.

• Hands-on experience with gel electrophoresis (agarose gels) and related analytical techniques.

• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as viscometers, turbidimeters, moisture analyzers, luminometers, and pH/conductivity meters.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity principles (GDP and ALCOA+).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data to internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

• Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Experience supporting audits, CAPAs, or other quality system activities preferred.

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.

The full-time base annual salary for this On-site position is expected to range between $69,000.00 and $111,000.00. 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. 

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.