QC Associate 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join a dynamic, international team to perform routine analytical testing of Drug Products in a GMP environment, independently executing physical, chemical, and bioanalytical methods while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with GDP and SOPs.

Take ownership of key lab activities (e.g. HPLC, CE-SDS, UV, ELISA) and play an active role in building a new laboratory setup—bringing precision, curiosity, and a quality-first mindset. Check out Your Career in Drug Product  Services at Lonza!

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:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Responsible to independently execute, coordinate and review physico-chemical and biochemical  assays  under  cGMP  according  to  existing  method  SOPs  (e.g. compendial testing/content/identity/purity for small molecules, biologics/large molecules)

• Responsible  to  document  assay  execution  under  cGMP  following  Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and flag relevant observations to the supervisor for further assessment

• Accountable  for  execution  of  operational  tasks  in  the  lab  e.g.  mobile  phase  preparations, calibration of equipment, adherence to and maintenance of 6S, consumable management and support of equipment maintenance.

• Support of validation and transfer activities in frame of new project introduction cGMP standards for audit readiness and supports onsite customer/regulatory audits

• Assists in investigation/troubleshooting for assigned tasks

What we are looking for:

• First hands-on experience in analytical methodologies like e.g. pH measurement, UV-Vis, turbidity (experience with HPLC, Elisa or similar technologies are a plus)

• Experience with GMP is a plus

• Apprenticeship or or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

• Fluency in written and spoken English, German is an asset

• You enjoy routine analytical testing and look for a chance to set up and shape a brand new laboratory with us

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. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.