Lonza · 3 days ago
Team Lead, QA - 3rd Shift
US - Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLonza is a global leader in life sciences, seeking a Team Lead for their Quality Assurance Operations team in Tampa. This role involves leading QA personnel on the 3rd shift to ensure compliance and quality oversight in manufacturing activities.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA Operations personnel supporting 3rd shift activities
Ensure QA presence on GMP manufacturing and packaging floors, providing guidance during quality-critical operations
Review SOPs, batch records, test methods, and logbooks to ensure cGMP activities are accurately completed
Approve SOPs, Master Batch Records, customer audit items, and regulatory CAPAs
Oversee QA activities to ensure alignment with company SOPs, cGMP requirements, and FDA regulations
Assess the impact of open deviations on product quality and support root cause investigations and CAPA implementation
Recommend and support improvements to processes, programs, and QA workflows
Qualification
Required
Experience in QA, manufacturing operations, or laboratory operations—preferably within pharma or biotech
Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality documentation practices
Demonstrated leadership capability including coaching, mentorship, or team supervision
Skilled in problem-solving and conducting root cause investigations
Ability to work cross-functionally and support overnight operations with autonomy
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Performance-related bonus eligibility.
401(k) plan with company offerings.
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program and paid time off (PTO).
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
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