Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.
Join our ambitious team at Lonza AG in Houston, TX as a Quality Control Analyst II, Microbiology, Commercial. In this role, you will work in a strictly regulated clean room environment, ensuring flawless microbiological assays and quality controls. What sets this opportunity apart is the chance to be part of a world-class team dedicated to making a positive impact on global health. At Lonza, you will contribute to outstanding performance in an inclusive and collaborative setting where your ideas are valued and can successfully implement real change.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform microbiological assays for media and product release, and coordinate microorganism identifications.
- Assist with the maintenance of laboratory/media supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure the performance qualification of the clean rooms is met to the highest standards.
- Write and coordinate excursion reports and environmental investigations, as well as trend reports, standard operational procedures, deviations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure corporate, cGMP, and regulatory compliance of all department activities.
- Perform data collection and assay document reviews to maintain accuracy and integrity.
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's of Science/Arts in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field of study. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in related Quality Control or Laboratory tasks.
- Proven knowledge in general lab skills, micro assays, environmental monitoring, and aseptic processing.
- Critical understanding of cGMP is essential for success in this role.
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.
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
