Scientist II, QC Raw Materials- LSA (Biotech)
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.
Lonza AG is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Scientist II, QC Raw Materials to join our team in New Hampshire, USA. This role has been built to support the expansion of our raw material program, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory guidelines. Our ambitious growth strategy relies on dedicated individuals to drive and successfully implement projects that will help us compete on a world-class scale.
Key responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of policies and procedures to ensure strict compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines (e.g., USP, EP, NF).
Assess new and existing raw materials to determine appropriate test plans per applicable guidelines.
Participate in the authoring, review, and approval of raw material specifications, ensuring quality and compliance.
Complete assay preparation and implement method transfer, validation, routine testing, and associated investigations flawlessly.
Author and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to raw materials, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for one or more testing procedures.
Provide on-the-job training for junior QC personnel and advance issues to management as necessary.
Drive assigned projects independently to timely completion, showcasing proven capabilities in project management.
Key requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required; Master's Degree or PhD preferred.
5-10 years of experience in a similar or related role, demonstrating a track record of success.
Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and quality standards (e.g., USP, EP, NF).
Proven ability to author, review, and approve technical documents and specifications.
Experience in method transfer, validation, and routine testing in a QC environment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to train and mentor junior staff.
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Join Lonza AG and be part of a team that's making a real difference in the world of life sciences!
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.
