QC Technical Expert
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Title: QC Technical Expert
Location: Geleen
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a QC Technical Expert to join our company and you will be required to apply scientific skills, knowledge and experience to provide advice and propose improvements where required.
The position needs to thoroughly understand the activities linked to the applicable expertise, risk analysis, method implementation and other QC related issues in branch.
What you will get
- A varied laboratory role with the opportunity to grow skills across several QC disciplines.
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of assays, techniques and GMP processes.
- A supportive team environment with training, coaching and clear development pathways.
- The chance to contribute directly to the quality and safety of life-changing therapies.
What you will do
- Act as a representative of the QC department for Quality Control topics, with close collaboration with manufacturing during team meetings, Quality Councils, client meetings if applicable.
- Apply scientific skills, knowledge and experience to provide advice and propose improvements where required.
- Participates in the gap assessment, transfer, validation and implementation of new QC methods and equipment.
- Write, review, and approval of quality documents (SOPs, stability protocols, reports, and quality instructions).
- Draft and review method validation protocols and reports in line with regulatory guidelines. Participate in execution of method validation activities.
- Generate, review and approve QC documents and acts as expert for QC during internal and external audits and inspections.
What we are looking for
- Hands on experience (5+ years) in QC laboratory or related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar industry.
- Extensive practical and technical knowledge of LC-MS and HPLC based methods and other laboratory techniques (e.g., ELISA, UV Spec)
- Subject Matter Expert in QC assays; LC-MS, HPLC
- Effective trainer and imparts regular trainings to QC team members
- Extensive experience in Analytical Method Validation.
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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.
Core Responsibilities
The QC Technical Expert provides scientific advice and proposes improvements for quality control activities and method implementation. They are responsible for writing quality documents, executing method validations, and acting as a subject matter expert during audits.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech QC laboratory. Extensive technical expertise in LC-MS, HPLC, and analytical method validation is required.
Benefits
- Varied Laboratory Role
- Training And Coaching
- Clear Development Pathways
About Lonza
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs. For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.