Senior QA Specialist - Night Shift

Title: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Slough Shift Pattern: 4 days on followed by 4 days off, 6pm to 6am The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Centre of Excellence for biopharmaceutical process development and small-scale GMP manufacturing in Slough, ensuring the effective management of GMP quality and compliance activities across the site. The role enables operational performance by providing expert oversight of GMP issues through Quality Management System (QMS) processes, site governance, and quality leadership. Working collaboratively with GMP Manufacturing, Quality Control, MSAT, Procurement, and Warehouse teams, the position provides comprehensive Quality Assurance support, helping to maintain regulatory compliance, uphold quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across site operations. 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 dependant on role and location The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits Key responsibilities: To provide shoulder to shoulder review of documentation generated during manufacturing processes, development and laboratory processes Review, approve and provide QA support to key business partners for the management of quality records e.g. Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, Investigations. Utilise knowledge of GMP and quality processes within the functional areas to Manage and escalate Major and Critical compliance issues through the site QMS processes e.g. deviations and CAPAs To actively identify, suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities Mentor and coach business partners in cGMP practices to maintain and develop a cGMP environment Maintain and promote a state of audit readiness Actively suggest, initiate, participate and contribute to PQS process improvements initiatives and projects Provide QA SME support at departmental Local Quality Councils and project meetings What we need you to have: BSc life Sciences qualified Quality Assurance, preferably within a CDMO or Pharmaceutal industry sector Hands on experience with bath documentation is essential and CAPA’s and Deviations is highly desirable but essential 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.