GMP QC Specialist II – Pharma (Austria)

Novartis; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Pension scheme

Childcare

Learning & development

Global career options

Insurance plans

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, seeks a QC Specialist II to ensure laboratory quality, manage analytics equipment lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems. The role requires GMP experience and fluency in German and English.

The position is a 2-year contract with hybrid working options and a base salary disclosed under Austrian collective bargaining, plus potential market-based incentives and total rewards.

Qualifications

• University degree in natural sciences or relevant vocational training with equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing quality environment.
• Practical experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice regulated laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of quality control processes, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
• Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage analytical equipment throughout its lifecycle while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Execute laboratory activities and documentation in accordance with Good Practice standards and approved procedures.
• Review, compile, and approve quality records and technical documentation within required timelines.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, analytical methods, and laboratory processes.
• Investigate laboratory events, deviations, and out-of-expectation results to support timely resolution.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external laboratories to coordinate quality control activities.
• Support inspections, audits, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

German language

English language

Education

University degree in natural sciences

Job description

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, seeks a QC Specialist II to ensure laboratory quality, manage analytics equipment lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement in quality systems. The role requires GMP experience and fluency in German and English.

The position is a 2-year contract with hybrid working options and a base salary disclosed under Austrian collective bargaining, plus potential market-based incentives and total rewards.