QC Chemist – Small Molecules
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Randstad Sourceright scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our Quality Control team in Visp to lead analytical method transfers and ensure the highest standards for life-changing small molecule medicines on a 12-month contract.
This is a fully 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.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Competitive hourly rate.
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
Coordinate customer projects and oversee technical implementation during analytical method transfer activities for Small Molecules.
Plan workflows, project schedules, and documentation setup while integrating Quality Assurance requirements.
Initiate, investigate, and close process-related Change Controls, Deviations, and Laboratory Investigations (OOS/OOT).
Author, revise, and review cGMP documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), transfer protocols, and analytical reports.
Support operational cGMP compliance by executing and organizing training for QC team members.
Collaborate with contract laboratories and cross-functional teams to drive continuous testing improvements.
Support audit readiness and participate in project-related quality audits when applicable.
What we are looking for:
Degree (PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant hands-on QC laboratory experience.
Strong scientific background in Analytical Chemistry, specifically focused on Small Molecules.
Solid hands-on expertise in chromatography techniques and detectors (HPLC, GC).
Good working knowledge of cGMP regulations and ISO standards.
Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with LIMS and Veeva is an advantage.
Professional language skills in German (minimum B1) and English (minimum B2).
Strong team spirit, clear communication, and a solution-oriented, customer-focused mindset.
About Lonza
At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.