QC Microbiologist I
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.
As a QC Microbiologist I, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of pharmaceutical products. Based in Tampa, Florida, you will support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and quality initiatives that help deliver high-quality products to customers and patients around the world.
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 for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to a collaborative team in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- The chance to contribute to products that improve lives worldwide.
- The full list of our global benefits can also be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do
- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, stability samples, utilities, and finished products.
- Conduct environmental monitoring activities, including water sampling, testing, and data trending.
- Perform microorganism identification, growth promotion testing, and media sterility testing.
- Investigate laboratory deviations, support corrective actions, and prepare accurate documentation.
- Execute method validations, equipment qualifications, and microbiology-related projects.
- Review microbiology procedures and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and external laboratories to ensure compliance and timely product release.
- Traveling locally between sites in Tampa will be required and may require weekend, holiday, or 12 hrs. shift coverage.
What we are looking for
- Science-based associate's degree
- At least 3 years of microbiology experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment.
- Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques, aseptic practices, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Familiarity with USP <60>, <61>, and <62> requirements and microbiological investigations.
- Experience using laboratory systems such as LIMS and electronic quality management systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
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.