Lonza

Sr. QC Technical Expert (microbiology)

Posted Jul 10, 2025
Job ID: R69123
Location
Geleen
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown
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. As a Sr. Technical Expert Micro QC at Lonza, you will have the outstanding opportunity to lead microbiological quality control efforts in a world-class environment. Our Geleen, Netherlands location is at the forefront of life sciences innovation, where your expertise will contribute to outstanding product safety and quality. Join our ambitious team to successfully implement critical processes that compete on a global scale!Key responsibilities:
  • Implement and complete activities in the Quality Control department, ensuring adherence to all GMP and safety standards.
  • Act as a contact person for complex issue handling and performance activities that require specialized knowledge in microbiology.
  • Apply scientific skills to provide advice and propose improvements within the QC department.
  • Represent the QC department for microbiological topics during team meetings, Quality Councils, and meetings with partners.
  • Thoroughly understand activities linked to microbiological expertise, including risk analysis and method implementation.
  • Generate, review, and approve QC documents, and act as an expert during internal and external audits and inspections.
  • Provide input for problem-solving within the microbiology branch and continuously educate and increase knowledge in this area.
  • Suggest and implement process, planning, and training improvements.
  • Collaborate with QC employees and contract labs to identify and assess possible improvements.
  • Advise on and ensure the generation, review, and approval of QC documents in accordance with cGMP.
  • Proactively follow up on development activities and share knowledge within the QC department.
  • Perform other microbiology-related duties as assigned.
Key requirements:
  • Broad understanding of pharmaceutical microbiology test methods for a wide range of customer matrices.
  • Practical experience working with bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and algae.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across teams and with project managers or clients.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Proficiencies needed: Thoroughness, Initiative, Critical Information seeking, Results orientation, Analytical thinking, Ability to Learn.
  • 5+ years experience within relevant fields
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.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.

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