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.
Join Lonza AG, a top player in life sciences. Be a QC Analyst I in Houston, TX. Support site manufacturing by handling QC samples. Give to our mission! As The Quality Control (QC) Sample Management Analyst is responsible for the receipt and maintenance of QC samples and other associated materials in support of the site manufacturing business. The QC Analyst will attend internal meetings to provide sample status updates regarding, but not limited to raw materials, in-process samples, lot release and stability.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for receipt, transfer, storage maintenance, and inventories of samples received for QC, including but not limited to raw materials, stability, in-process samples, and lot release.
Perform and support general lab activities such as housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory/ordering of supplies; maintain compliance with all required training.
Maintain and improve management tools for contract lab management as required.
Provide support to other functions within the QC Shared Services team such as LIMS Software Administration, Contract Testing Lab, Quality Records Investigations, and other Sample Management activities.
Ensure quality standards are strictly maintained while delivering flawless results.
Adhere to standard timelines and advance actions appropriately for timely resolution.
Accurately identify and communicate blocking issues to leadership.
Share information and knowledge generously across the team.
Champion and role model the values of diversity and inclusion through everyday interactions.
Work well in a team, and be able to troubleshoot and problem solve in a cross-functional team setting.
Treat all co-workers and customers professionally and with respect.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key requirements:
Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific Field.
0-4 years of work experience in a relevant field.
Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
Basic skills in spreadsheet creation, record keeping, and planning.
Known to work with written and verbal communication along with good problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs.
Personnel must ensure quality in their deliverables and promptly report regulatory inspections, GMP issues, deviations, defects, and related matters to management.
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