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Job Description
QC Analyst II - Analytical (Cell Therapy, 2nd Shift)
Location:
Portsmouth, NH, USA.
Schedule:
2nd Shift, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM | Sunday-Wednesday As a QC Analyst II on our Cell Therapy Analytical team, you are a vital link in the chain of patient care. You will perform high-precision testing—such as Flow Cytometry and Molecular assays—that confirms the safety and potency of personalized medicines. This role is designed for a detail-oriented scientist who is ready to take more ownership of laboratory operations and provide reliable, high-quality data in a fast-paced environment that bridges the gap between our day and night operations. This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What You'll Get Advanced Technical Mastery:
Refine your expertise in cutting-edge analytical techniques (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR) used in the release of world-class cell-based therapies.
Direct Patient Connection:
Your work is the final verification that a custom treatment is safe for the specific patient waiting for it.
Work-Life Balance:
Our 4x10 schedule provides three consistent days off per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), allowing you to avoid the standard 9-to-5 grind and enjoy mid-week flexibility.
Full Lonza Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based incentives. lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What You'll Do Analytical Execution:
Perform complex analytical assays to support in-process, lot release, and stability testing. At the Level II stage, you will be expected to perform these tasks with increasing independence.
Aseptic Excellence:
Maintain the highest standards of sterility when handling sensitive human biological samples to ensure 100% data integrity and prevent contamination.
Data & Compliance:
Document results in real-time following Good Documentation Practices (GDP). You will participate in the initial review of data and help ensure the lab remains in a constant state of audit-readiness.
Problem Solving & Investigations:
Identify and escalate results that deviate from expected ranges. You will assist senior analysts and supervisors in "root cause" investigations when technical variances occur.
Lab Stewardship:
Support the lifecycle of the lab by assisting with equipment qualifications, reagent preparation, and the maintenance of a safe, cGMP-compliant workspace.
Shift Synergy:
Act as a critical communication bridge between day and night operations, ensuring seamless handovers to maintain production momentum.
Who We're Looking For Experience:
We are looking for candidates with 1-2 years of experience in a regulated lab environment (GMP/GLP). The "New Grad"
Exception:
We are highly open to recent college graduates who have demonstrated exceptional technical aptitude in their academic labs and are eager to launch their careers in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Education:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Scientific Discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field) is required.
Technical Aptitude:
Familiarity with laboratory computer systems (LIMS) and a strong desire to master complex analytical instrumentation. 2nd
Shift:
Ability to consistently work the 2nd Shift, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Sunday-Wednesday Schedule. This shift requires a self-motivated individual who can maintain high energy and focus through the afternoon hours. Attention to
Detail:
An uncompromising commitment to following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining meticulous records. 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. Lonza is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ready to advance your career in Analytical Quality Control? Apply now. Lonza es uno de los proveedores líderes y más reconocidos en todo el mundo para los mercados farmacéutico, biotecnológico y de ingredientes especiales. Utilizamos la ciencia y la tecnología para crear productos que favorecen una vida más segura, saludable y que mejoran la calidad de vida en general. No sólo nos dedicamos a producir y desarrollar para terceros. Lonza ofrece, también, servicios y productos que incluyen desde ingredientes activos farmacéuticos y terapias con células madre a desinfectantes de agua potable, desde componentes de vitamina B3 e ingredientes orgánicos para el cuidado personal a productos agrícolas, y desde conservantes industriales a soluciones de control microbiano que combaten virus peligrosos, bacterias y otros patógenos. Fundada en 1897 en los Alpes Suizos, Lonza es hoy una reconocida compañía global con más de 40 fábricas de producción e I+D y aproximadamente 9.800 empleados en todo el mundo. En 2015, la compañía generó ventas por valor de CHF 3.8 billones y está organizada en dos segmentos de mercado: Pharma&Biotech (Farmacia y Biotecnología) y Specialty Ingredients (Ingredientes Especiales). Para más información, visite nuestra página web: www.lonza.com. Volver al Listado de empleos.
