What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Specialist, Operations - 2nd shift Warehouse position at Lonza?
Job Title
QA Specialist, Operations - 2nd shift Warehouse
Location: Tampa, FL
Join our Quality Assurance team and play a critical role in supporting GMP compliance, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness across manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the quality and safety of products that impact millions of lives.
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.
What you will do
- Review SOPs, batch records, test methods, protocols, deviations, CAPA, specifications, and logbooks to ensure all cGMP activities are documented accurately and in compliance with procedures.
- Approve SOPs, Master Batch Records, executed batch records, and release laboratory data and reports.
- Assess potential product quality impact for open deviations during lot release and participate in root‑cause investigations.
- Support internal, vendor, and customer audits, including back‑room support during regulatory inspections; may also lead audits.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues and support alignment with department and company goals.
- Attend client meetings and calls to provide QA support and ensure clarity on requirements.
- Uphold all Safety and Sustainability expectations by reporting issues promptly and stopping work when needed to maintain safety.
What we are looking for
- Experience working in a cGMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or related environment.
- Strong skills in GMP documentation review, quality systems, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Ability to assess deviations, support investigations, and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
- Familiarity with Track Wise, SAP, and Microsoft Office (preferred but not required).
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support audits and compliance activities.
- A continuous‑improvement mindset and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- 3 years of relevant work experience required.
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 shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.