Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control

Quality Control Analyst I – Microbial Control (Night)

Location: Portsmouth, NH, (On-site)

As a QC Analyst in Microbial Control at our Portsmouth site, you will support the testing of in-process and final product samples to ensure the safety and quality of drug products. You will perform microbiological testing, support environmental and utility monitoring, and deliver accurate results to meet manufacturing timelines. This role is based onsite, where hands-on laboratory work and collaboration are essential to maintaining quality and compliance with cGMP standards.

This position follows a Sunday–Wednesday schedule, with working hours from 7:30 PM to 5:30 AM.

What you will get:

• •Competitive pay and performance-based compensation
• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• •A supportive and inclusive work environment
• •Opportunities for career growth and development
• •Hands-on training and skill-building
• •A collaborative and team-focused laboratory environment
• •Night shift pay differential

What you will do:

• •Perform microbiological testing for in-process, release, and stability samples
• •Support environmental and utility monitoring, including HVAC and facility sampling
• •Review and document test results in accordance with GMP and data integrity standards
• •Use laboratory systems and software to record and manage data
• •Identify deviations and support investigations when results fall outside expected ranges
• •Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and data integrity requirements in all tasks
• •Participate in routine lab activities, including sample handling and documentation

What we are looking for:

• •Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field
• •Experience in a GMP or regulated laboratory environment preferred
• •Ability to interpret data and identify trends or deviations
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills
• •Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• •Prior laboratory experience, familiar with aseptic techniques and strong documentation practices, preferred
• •Comfortable working in cleanroom environments, including performing physical tasks such as climbing ladders when needed

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.