QC Project Lead

Lonza•Bend, OR

About The Position

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. Lonza has an exciting opportunity for a QC Project Lead to join our growing Quality Control team in Bend, Oregon. In this role, you will lead critical projects that ensure compliance and quality standards, directly impacting the success of life-changing products. 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. Access to global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. What you will do: Lead and coordinate QC projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Collaborate with Analytical Development and customers on method validation and transfers. Drive compliance by managing Change Controls, Deviations, and investigations. Support analysts with troubleshooting and technical challenges. Prepare and review cGMP documentation, including SOPs and reports. Report project progress and escalate issues when needed. Identify and implement process improvements within QC. Participate in and lead Audits on behalf of QC. Work on time-sensitive reviews of analytical data. What we are looking for: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline. Strong expertise in Analytical Chemistry and GMP compliance. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in teams. Proficiency in QC-related systems (e.g., MasterControl, CDS, DMS). A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Commitment to quality and continuous improvement. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
Strong expertise in Analytical Chemistry and GMP compliance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in teams.
Proficiency in QC-related systems (e.g., MasterControl, CDS, DMS).
A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate QC projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
Collaborate with Analytical Development and customers on method validation and transfers.
Drive compliance by managing Change Controls, Deviations, and investigations.
Support analysts with troubleshooting and technical challenges.
Prepare and review cGMP documentation, including SOPs and reports.
Report project progress and escalate issues when needed.
Identify and implement process improvements within QC.
Participate in and lead Audits on behalf of QC.
Work on time-sensitive reviews of analytical data.