Job Description

QC Associate

Geleen, The Netherlands

As a QC Associate, you are responsible for performing quality control activities that support the release of manufacturing areas, incoming materials, utilities and products. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, activities may focus on Cell Therapy, Environmental Monitoring or Raw Materials within a GMP-regulated environment.

What you will get

• A diverse QC role with exposure to multiple laboratory and quality processes
• The opportunity to build experience within Cell & Gene Therapy and GMP-regulated operations
• Hands-on experience with microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based testing techniques
• Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams
• A dynamic laboratory environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork are essential

What you will do

• Perform routine QC activities and laboratory assays in support of product release and GMP operations
• Execute environmental monitoring, microbiological, analytical or cell-based testing activities depending on the assigned QC area
• Perform sampling activities for cleanrooms, utilities and/or incoming materials
• Document, review and report test results in line with GMP and data integrity standards
• Support laboratory equipment handling, sample management and shipment coordination where applicable
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely processing, testing and release activities
• Initiate and support quality events such as deviations, investigations, OOS or related GMP records
  

What we are looking for

• MBO, HBO, Bsc or Msc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or another laboratory-related discipline
• Hands-on laboratory experience through work, internships or educational projects
• Affinity with QC testing, microbiology, environmental monitoring, cell-based assays or analytical techniques
• GMP knowledge or experience is considered a strong plus
• Accurate and structured way of working with strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills in English and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated GMP environment
  

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.