QC Analyst I – Environmental Monitoring (Cell Therapy, 2nd Shift)

Lonza•Portsmouth, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level role designed for a reliable, motivated individual who wants to master the technical skills of Quality Control while supporting one-of-a-kind, life-saving treatments. As a QC Analyst I supporting our Cell Therapy asset, you are the front-line guardian of a highly sensitive manufacturing environment. Because Cell Therapy involves handling patient-derived cells that cannot be sterilized at the end of the process, your work in microbial control is the final line of defense.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
This is an Entry-Level (0–4 years) role.
Strong ability to follow complex instructions and a high attention to detail.
Comfortable interpreting data (both independently and with guidance).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to their schedule and arriving on time.
A proactive mindset regarding safety and a willingness to take responsibility for the well-being of yourself and your coworkers.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related Science field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute routine HVAC and Utility sampling throughout our specialized Cell Therapy suites to ensure a pristine environment for patient-cell processing.
Run microbial test samples for In-Process, Lot Release, and ongoing customer Stability studies.
Utilize specialized laboratory computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to track and manage critical environmental data.
Apply rigorous Data Integrity principles to all work, ensuring that every record is accurate, complete, and compliant with Lonza’s global policies.
Work on semi-routine assignments where you will learn to recognize any environmental deviations and escalate them immediately to protect the integrity of the cell therapy batch.
Act as a dedicated member of the Microbial Control team, providing on-time, high-quality results to meet the fast-paced demands of our Cell Therapy manufacturing schedule.