QC Analyst 3
Portsmouth, NH
Date Posted:14-Aug-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:495135
Job Description
Position Title: QC Analyst IV
Work Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Assignment Duration: 8 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The QC Analyst IV position will act as a team member of the Quality Control department to support the production of in-process and final product drug lots for customers. Also participate in quality testing for ongoing customer stability studies while providing on-time, high quality results to meet manufacturing demands.
A QC Analyst IV: Applies job skills and company's policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks of increased scope. May be assigned to work on special projects. Also may provide support to others in the absence of the supervisor/manager. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires review of identifiable factors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides feedback to junior analysts. Offers guidance to co-workers with respect to compliance.
• Delegates tasks to support daily operations.
• Responsible for the state of equipment in the laboratory, working with maintenance, calibration, and vendors to ensure their activities are accomplished and the equipment is ready for next use. Equipment may include but is not limited to, pH/conductivity meters, Agilent and Waters HPLC systems, UPLC systems, pipettes, SoloVPE and Cary 60 spectrophotometers, PA-800 capillary electrophoresis instruments, Protein Simple iCE3/icIEF instruments, 7500 Real Time PCR systems, KingFisher Flex instruments, Sysmex CS-2500 instruments and include quality review of quality and vendor binders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and software as necessary.
• Will train for assay execution and review within the HPLC Analytical Lab and Electrophoresis lab and have ability to cross train into Immunology as applicable.
• Has the ability to get trained to run and review advanced assays as necessary.
• Identifies areas of improvement and works to implement them (i.e. 6S, document revisions, workorders, change controls).
• Communicates to other departments as appropriate (MFG, QA, MSAT, etc.) during operations and escalate issues as needed.
• Initiates and assists with investigations as required within the job functions.
• Drives audit readiness on the team with advanced regulatory knowledge. Conduct Pre-Audit walks through the laboratory space. Available to confidently and competently speak to auditors as QC SME.
• Apply Data Integrity principles in all aspects of work, in compliance with Lonza DI policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Completes assigned tasks on-time and accurately, can identify needed tasks and complete without direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification & Experience:
• Degree (required): Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry or Related Science Fields
• A combination of education and years of experience will be considered.
• Language: English – Ability Level 2 - Business Fluent
• Industry Experience, preferably in a cGMP environment – Advanced - 5-10 years
• Agility: Willing to take on new challenges. Takes steps to adapt thinking and behavior to support change. Supports a culture of process improvement and problem solving.
• Business Acumen: Expresses ideas that will improve their business area. Excellent ability to speak publicly and interpret data. Make basic quality decisions independently.
• Collaboration: Works as an active member of their team. Demonstrates an openness to different perspectives by balancing listening and speaking. Treats all co-workers professionally and with respect. Shares information and knowledge with others on team.
• Customer Focus: Understands what internal and/or external customers need to deliver in the respective role.
• Driving Results: Ensures quality standards are maintained, consistently delivering goals while monitoring KPI’s. Plans, prioritizes and organizes work. Understands what internal and/or external customers need to deliver in the respective role.
• Leadership: Takes responsibility for safety, personal choices and behaviors. Contributes to a positive work environment. Acts as an example of professionalism to other analysts.
• Skills: Comprehend and follow instructions. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Strong ability to interpret data both alone and with guidance. Works entire assigned shift, including arriving on time. Timeliness in completing assigned tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal format. Self-motivated team player, relate to others in a team environment. Maintain a positive and professional attitude within the team environment. Completes assignments on-time and accurately, with minimal re-work. Displays commitment to quality and performs job functions to the best of their ability. Perform assigned, complex and/or varied tasks. Prioritization and problem solving. Direct, control and plan tasks/projects. Brainstorming.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Safety: Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.
Quality Responsibility: Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions.
Physical Demands (Production related): Continuous/Frequent/Occasional as listed for bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, walking, sitting, reaching, fine motor skills, gowning, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Additional Information (If Applicable):
This job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of the job and has been developed based upon the expected and current duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Because job requirements evolve with the changing needs of the organization’s business, the organization retains the right to modify this job description at any time, whether formally or informally.
The organization 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.
Work Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Assignment Duration: 8 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The QC Analyst IV position will act as a team member of the Quality Control department to support the production of in-process and final product drug lots for customers. Also participate in quality testing for ongoing customer stability studies while providing on-time, high quality results to meet manufacturing demands.
A QC Analyst IV: Applies job skills and company's policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks of increased scope. May be assigned to work on special projects. Also may provide support to others in the absence of the supervisor/manager. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires review of identifiable factors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides feedback to junior analysts. Offers guidance to co-workers with respect to compliance.
• Delegates tasks to support daily operations.
• Responsible for the state of equipment in the laboratory, working with maintenance, calibration, and vendors to ensure their activities are accomplished and the equipment is ready for next use. Equipment may include but is not limited to, pH/conductivity meters, Agilent and Waters HPLC systems, UPLC systems, pipettes, SoloVPE and Cary 60 spectrophotometers, PA-800 capillary electrophoresis instruments, Protein Simple iCE3/icIEF instruments, 7500 Real Time PCR systems, KingFisher Flex instruments, Sysmex CS-2500 instruments and include quality review of quality and vendor binders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and software as necessary.
• Will train for assay execution and review within the HPLC Analytical Lab and Electrophoresis lab and have ability to cross train into Immunology as applicable.
• Has the ability to get trained to run and review advanced assays as necessary.
• Identifies areas of improvement and works to implement them (i.e. 6S, document revisions, workorders, change controls).
• Communicates to other departments as appropriate (MFG, QA, MSAT, etc.) during operations and escalate issues as needed.
• Initiates and assists with investigations as required within the job functions.
• Drives audit readiness on the team with advanced regulatory knowledge. Conduct Pre-Audit walks through the laboratory space. Available to confidently and competently speak to auditors as QC SME.
• Apply Data Integrity principles in all aspects of work, in compliance with Lonza DI policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Completes assigned tasks on-time and accurately, can identify needed tasks and complete without direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification & Experience:
• Degree (required): Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry or Related Science Fields
• A combination of education and years of experience will be considered.
• Language: English – Ability Level 2 - Business Fluent
• Industry Experience, preferably in a cGMP environment – Advanced - 5-10 years
• Agility: Willing to take on new challenges. Takes steps to adapt thinking and behavior to support change. Supports a culture of process improvement and problem solving.
• Business Acumen: Expresses ideas that will improve their business area. Excellent ability to speak publicly and interpret data. Make basic quality decisions independently.
• Collaboration: Works as an active member of their team. Demonstrates an openness to different perspectives by balancing listening and speaking. Treats all co-workers professionally and with respect. Shares information and knowledge with others on team.
• Customer Focus: Understands what internal and/or external customers need to deliver in the respective role.
• Driving Results: Ensures quality standards are maintained, consistently delivering goals while monitoring KPI’s. Plans, prioritizes and organizes work. Understands what internal and/or external customers need to deliver in the respective role.
• Leadership: Takes responsibility for safety, personal choices and behaviors. Contributes to a positive work environment. Acts as an example of professionalism to other analysts.
• Skills: Comprehend and follow instructions. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Strong ability to interpret data both alone and with guidance. Works entire assigned shift, including arriving on time. Timeliness in completing assigned tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal format. Self-motivated team player, relate to others in a team environment. Maintain a positive and professional attitude within the team environment. Completes assignments on-time and accurately, with minimal re-work. Displays commitment to quality and performs job functions to the best of their ability. Perform assigned, complex and/or varied tasks. Prioritization and problem solving. Direct, control and plan tasks/projects. Brainstorming.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Safety: Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.
Quality Responsibility: Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions.
Physical Demands (Production related): Continuous/Frequent/Occasional as listed for bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, walking, sitting, reaching, fine motor skills, gowning, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Additional Information (If Applicable):
This job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of the job and has been developed based upon the expected and current duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Because job requirements evolve with the changing needs of the organization’s business, the organization retains the right to modify this job description at any time, whether formally or informally.
The organization 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.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $65.51/hr – $66.43/hr.