Chemist

Greenwood, SC

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.

In this role, you will support quality control activities at our Greenwood site, helping ensure the quality and reliability of materials and products used across our hard capsule, DFS, and Ingredients businesses. You will work hands‑on in the laboratory, partnering with colleagues to deliver accurate results that support safe, compliant manufacturing.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace where safety and quality come first.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to grow your technical skills and scientific expertise.
• A collaborative team environment with experienced laboratory professionals.
• Access to Lonza’s full global benefits offering: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
• Calibrate and verify laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant laboratory documentation and records.
• Support out‑of‑specification investigations and assist with continuous improvement activities.
• Manage chemical and reference standard inventories to support daily laboratory operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with other chemists and provide backup support as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting quality and compliance expectations.
• Willingness to work a standard 40‑hour week, with flexibility to support business needs.
• Ability to work on‑site in Greenwood, SC, as physical presence is required for this role.

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.