QA Specialist III-Raw Materials Compliance
About The Position
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work to deliver new therapies, we also support our employees in building rewarding careers. Join us and help shape the future of life sciences. The actual location of this job is on site in Portsmouth, NH. As a QA Specialist III - Raw Materials Compliance, you will provide operational support and ensure compliance throughout the raw material lifecycle, including receipt, storage, handling, testing, dispensing, and disposition. You will also support final product storage and shipping logistics. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cGMP documentation review and approval, working independently and guiding team members to resolve complex issues. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing to maintain quality standards and deliver superior customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science required; equivalent experience considered.
- 3-7 years of experience in Quality Assurance and GMP environments.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and raw material compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage priorities independently.
- Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively and lead initiatives.
- Business-fluent English required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SAP, TrackWise, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform SAP transactions and other quality functions to support raw material lifecycle.
- Provide on-the-floor support for raw material requests and guide team members.
- Review material documents for disposition to ensure timely release independently.
- Review and approve SOPs, work instructions, and validation documents in DMS.
- Review and approve records in QMS (e.g., investigations, change controls, CAPAs).
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Manufacturing for raw material support.
- Lead meetings, participate in projects, and drive process improvements.
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
