Vacature QC batch reviewer

QC batch reviewer in Geleen

QC Batch Reviewer

The actual location of this job is in Geleen, Netherlands.

Join Lonza's Quality Control team in Geleen and play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of pharmaceutical products. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and QC teams while contributing directly to the timely release of medicines that improve patient lives.

This is a primarily 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. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a global life sciences organization.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and diverse pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

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

The full-time annual base pay for this position in the Netherlands is expected to range between EUR 41,250 and EUR 57,750. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do

• Perform comprehensive reviews of QC batch records, analytical data, deviations, and investigations to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and approved procedures.
• Review analytical test results, raw data, chromatograms, calculations, and supporting documentation against established specifications and methods.
• Identify, document, and escalate discrepancies, errors, and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions and investigations are initiated.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and QC laboratory teams to resolve documentation and quality-related issues and support timely product release.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation related to batch review and release activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations, deviation management, and CAPA activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to ongoing improvements within QC and batch release processes.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems, including FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
• Experience reviewing analytical data generated from techniques such as HPLC, flow cytometry, cell counting, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and microbiological testing.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; experience with electronic document management systems (EDMS) and ERP systems is advantageous.

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.