QC Analyst I - Analytical (Nights)

QC Analyst I – Analytical (Cell Therapy, Night Shift)

Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA.

As a QC Analyst I on our Cell Therapy Analytical team, you are responsible for the high-precision testing that confirms the safety and potency of personalized medicines. Working on the night shift, you provide the critical data needed to move patient treatments forward. This is a foundational role for a scientifically minded individual who wants to master complex analytical methods in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Schedule & Shift

• Shift: Night Shift (8:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

• Days: Wednesday through Saturday (4-day, 10-hour schedule)

• Orientation: Your first 2 weeks of training will be held on the day shift.

• Differentials: This role includes competitive night and weekend shift pay.

What You’ll Get

• Specialized Technical Training: Master foundational analytical techniques (such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, or qPCR) used in the release of cell-based therapies.

• Direct Impact: Your work directly verifies that a patient’s custom treatment is safe and effective before it reaches them.

• Predictable Balance: The 4x10 schedule offers three consistent days off per week.

• Full Lonza Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based incentives. Our full list of global benefits: lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Analytical Testing: Perform routine analytical assays to support in-process, lot release, and stability testing for Cell Therapy products.

• Aseptic Handling: Maintain the highest standards of sterility when handling sensitive biological samples to ensure data integrity and prevent contamination.

• Data Recording: Document all results in real-time, following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ensuring 100% compliance with cGMP standards.

• Lab Support: Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment, the preparation of reagents, and ensuring the lab remains in an audit-ready state.

• Collaborative Quality: Work closely with your night shift team to meet manufacturing deadlines and participate in clear, detailed shift handovers.

• Problem Recognition: Learn to identify and escalate any results that deviate from expected ranges, supporting the team in maintaining total process control.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field) is required.

• Experience: This is an entry-level (Level I) role. We are looking for individuals with strong foundational lab skills, whether from an academic setting or prior industry experience.

• Technical Aptitude: A strong desire to learn complex analytical instrumentation and laboratory computer systems (LIMS).

• Attention to Detail: The ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with 100% accuracy.

• Reliability: Ability to consistently work the 8 PM – 6:30 AM schedule and contribute to a high-performing night team.

• Attributes: Self-motivated, positive attitude, and a deep commitment to the patient-first mission of Cell Therapy.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to start your career in QC? Apply now.