QA Specialist III-Operations
Location: This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM EST.
What you will get:
Below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) matching plan.
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs.
Paid time off (PTO).
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What will you do:
We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Specialist III, Operations to support document review and quality oversight activities within a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for reviewing and approving GMP documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements, and supporting cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical writing and review experience, a solid understanding of quality systems, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across the organization.
Independently review and approve GMP documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and electronic batch records within the document management system
Review and approve validation and qualification documentation, including protocols and summary reports for equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems
Review non-DMS documentation such as maintenance records, engineering documentation, and supporting quality records to ensure compliance
Provide detailed feedback and recommendations during document review to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures
Ensure document changes are appropriately justified, documented, and aligned with revision control processes
Serve as a subject matter resource for document review related to validation, equipment, and analytical systems
Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation and quality issues
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance documentation practices, compliance, and overall quality systems
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience
4-6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cGMP-regulated environment
Strong experience reviewing and approving GMP documentation across operations, validation, engineering, or quality functions
Solid understanding of cGMP regulations, documentation practices, and quality systems
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve documentation and compliance issues
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while meeting deadlines
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide clear guidance and escalate issues as appropriate
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cGMP-regulated environment
- Experience reviewing and approving GMP documentation across operations, validation, engineering, or quality functions
- Technical writing and document review experience
- Understanding of cGMP regulations, documentation practices, and quality systems
- Experience reviewing and approving validation and qualification documentation for equipment, instrumentation, and computer systems
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while meeting deadlines
- Customer-focused mindset with ability to provide guidance and escalate issues appropriately
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
