QC Associate

Geleen, Netherlands

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.

Based in Geleen, you will work as part of our Quality Control team, supporting the testing and release of materials, products and utilities used in manufacturing. As a QC Associate, you will plan and perform daily quality assays and control activities, ensuring all work meets GMP and safety standards. This is a hands-on laboratory role with variety, responsibility and room to grow.

What you will get

• A practical QC laboratory role in a GMP-regulated environment.

• The opportunity to work with a range of assays across multiple projects.

• A supportive team with training, guidance and development opportunities.

• A varied role that offers flexibility and continuous learning.

What you will do

• Perform and review cell-based and microbiological assays such as qPCR, FLOW, ELISA, endotoxin and cell count.

• Write and review QC documentation, including SOPs, work instructions and protocols.

• Ensure laboratory equipment is used correctly and remains operational.

• Support method transfer activities and stability testing.

• Work closely with other departments to ensure timely testing and reporting of results.

• Report test results and issues to the QC Team Leader.

• Initiate Quality Events such as deviations, change requests and OOS investigations.

What we are looking for

• A careful and responsible working attitude with strong attention to detail.

• Willingness to work in a rotating shift system, including nights and weekends.

• Preferably experience with GMP and basic QC techniques (microbiology, EM or analytical assays).

• Good communication skills in English.

• Organized, flexible and able to manage changing priorities.

• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

• Laboratory education or relevant lab experience in chemistry, biotechnology or a related field

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.