Senior QC Associate
Geleen, The Netherlands
As a Senior QC Associate, you are responsible for planning, executing and supporting quality control activities that contribute to 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. In addition to hands-on laboratory work, you play an important role in investigations, process improvements, documentation review and guidance of junior colleagues.
What you will get
- A senior QC role with a combination of laboratory work, quality ownership and process improvement
- The opportunity to further develop expertise within Cell & Gene Therapy and GMP-regulated operations
- Exposure to microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based testing techniques across multiple QC areas
- A collaborative environment where you support and guide junior team members
- The chance to contribute to investigations, continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
What you will do
- Perform and review routine QC activities, laboratory assays and quality control processes in support of GMP operations and product release
- Support investigations, quality events and troubleshooting activities, including deviations, OOS, CRFs and related GMP records
- Write, review and maintain QC documentation such as SOPs, protocols, quality instructions and investigation reports
- Execute or support environmental monitoring, microbiological, analytical or cell-based testing activities depending on the assigned QC area
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure timely processing and reporting of results
- Support planning activities, process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the QC department
- Provide guidance and on-the-job support to QC Associates and contribute to training activities within the team
What we are looking for
- MBO, HBO, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or another laboratory-related discipline
- Approximately 3–6 years of experience within a QC, GMP or laboratory environment
- Hands-on experience with microbiological, analytical and/or cell-based laboratory techniques
- Experience with GMP documentation, investigations and quality systems is strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills in English and ability to work effectively across teams
- Accurate, structured and quality-focused way of working with strong attention to detail
- Proactive mindset with the ability to support colleagues and contribute to process improvements
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.