QC Analyst 1 based in Houston, TX. As a QC Analyst I, you will perform critical sampling, safety, and identity testing of incoming raw materials and buffers to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance before manufacturing release. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career laboratory professional to build technical laboratory expertise and develop quality systems knowledge in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment on a 6 month contract.
This is a fully site?based role. Working together in person supports close, real?time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get:
What you will do:
Perform sampling of incoming raw materials, components, and process materials according to approved procedures and sampling plans.
Ensure proper handling, labeling, chain of custody, and storage of sampled materials.
Maintain sampling areas and equipment in a clean and compliant state.
Support material disposition activities through timely collection and delivery of samples.
Conduct required safety and identity testing of raw materials and buffers using approved analytical methods.
Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions as required.
Accurately document testing activities and results in laboratory systems and controlled records.
Review test data for completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.
Escalate atypical results, deviations, or quality concerns to management.
Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and laboratory procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
Early-career scientist seeking to develop technical laboratory and quality system expertise within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelines and data integrity standards.
Hands-on experience with basic analytical testing, reagent preparation, and laboratory equipment maintenance.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, controlled records and laboratory documentation.
Ability to handle, label, and maintain chain of custody for raw materials and process samples safely.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within Quality Control and escalate atypical results or quality concerns.
About Lonza
At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone?s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that?s the kind of work they want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
As Lonza?s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.
