What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Asset Lead position at Lonza and Careers?
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 Bend, you will support critical QC asset management activities that help ensure compliance, quality, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building cross-functional relationships, and contributing to life-changing products.
What you will get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- A full list of global benefits is available at lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
- Coordinate QC activities supporting site assets, including cleaning verification and raw material workflows.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and customers to align priorities and schedules.
- Lead and support asset‑related investigations, change controls, and quality records.
- Ensure cGMP compliance through accurate documentation and effective training.
- Participate in audits and represent QC for asset management topics.
- Review analytical data and support timely material release.
- Drive continuous improvement and share knowledge across QC teams.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience.
- Strong scientific foundation, ideally in Analytical Chemistry.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and QC processes.
- Proficiency with systems such as MasterControl, Empower, DMS, TrackWise, or similar tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with initiative and ownership.
- A proactive mindset focused on problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
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.