Section Lead, QC
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.
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As a QC Lead you are responsible for the supervision of all sample logistics area including retention sample storage, external lab test, QC documents control, shipment of QC samples
Key Responsibilities:
Oversight/Perform on installation and qualification/ validation of QC equipment where applicable. Coordinating with the other departments delivering samples to ensure timely receipt of samples.
This role is also required to supervise the review of laboratory data (external) and the closeout of deviations.
Responsible for initiation/review of Change Controls, Deviations/Investigation and SOPs (where applicable)
Responsible for data and logbook review.
Customer and regulatory agency interaction as required.
Work intra/inter departmentally to enhance communications at all levels and ensure that work orders, preventative maintenance, compliance and documentation issues are resolved.
Perform report writing (Example: Deviations/Investigations/Trending) and SOP revision.
Perform annual performance evaluations of all direct reports.
Provide continued coaching and developing of subordinates to help them meet both their career and personal development goals and to ensure a cohesive, productive and highly motivated team.
Any other duties as assigned by your manager.
Key Requirements:
Degree or PhD in Biological Science / Engineering as appropriate for area of expertise
5+ years of experience in lab either in industry or academia.
Developing a detailed understanding of the scientific rationale behind one or more technical areas involved in the development of biopharmaceuticals
Understanding of cGMP regulations
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with excellent communication skills and a team player.
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.