Job Title: Quality Control Specialist I – Microbial Control
Location: Portsmouth, NH, (On-site)
As a QC Specialist I in Microbial Control at our Portsmouth site, you will support efforts to reduce contamination risk and maintain a high level of environmental control across manufacturing areas. You will focus on environmental monitoring, trending, and data analysis while supporting contamination control improvements and new equipment integration. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where you will work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with cGMP standards.
This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What you will get
An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities to grow and develop your career
A collaborative and cross-functional work environment
What you will do
Perform environmental monitoring activities and ensure compliance with site standards
Analyze environmental monitoring data and support routine trending activities
Assess environmental impact and identify potential contamination risks
Support investigations and root cause analysis related to contamination events and trends
Assist with implementing contamination control improvements across the site
Support integration and qualification of new equipment related to microbial control
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and enhance processes
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in microbiology or GMP manufacturing environments
Experience with environmental monitoring, trending, and data analysis
Understanding of contamination control principles and aseptic practices
Experience supporting investigations and identifying trends in data
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly
Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.