Quality Control Specialist II (m/f/d)

Novartis; Österreich; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern company pension scheme

Childcare facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Worldwide career possibilities

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis in Schaftenau, Austria, is seeking a QC Specialist to support reliable laboratory operations within the QCMD team, ensuring high quality standards. You will monitor testing activities, assist laboratory analysts, review QC analyses, and help manage deviations and investigations.

This role requires strong GMP/GxP knowledge and fluency in German and English, with a collaborative, solution‑oriented mindset. Onsite work is expected; relocation support is not available.

Qualifications

• Education as a Lab Technician or a university degree in a scientific/technical field.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory, QC, QA, analytics in GMP-regulated env.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP standards, QC testing, QA and quality documentation.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment, analytical processes, data integrity, and compliance.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and improvements.
• Good communication in German and English across QC, QA, production, AS&T, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and testing activities to ensure compliance with cGxP, including data integrity and eCompliance requirements.
• Review and approve QC testing results, production documentation, QC records, and AS&T records.
• Support exception, deviation, and investigation processes with timely follow-up and documentation.
• Ensure QC activities are executed according to GMP, GxP, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Support batch release activities in compliance with GMP, registration, and license requirements.
• Contribute to audit and inspection readiness, including support during GxP audits and inspections.
• Ensure analytical equipment qualification, calibration status, and laboratory documentation are maintained.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery.

Skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

GMP/GxP knowledge

Quality control testing

Quality assurance documentation

Laboratory equipment understanding

Data integrity/compliance

Investigations and CAPA handling

Education

University degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biology or related field

Lab Technician qualification

Job description

Salary Range

€60,978.00 - €95,800.00

Job Description Summary

#LI-Onsite

Location: Schaftenau, Austria

Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

As a QC Specialist, you will play a key role within the QCMD team, supporting reliable laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with high quality standards. Your responsibilities will include monitoring laboratory testing activities, supporting laboratory analysts, reviewing QC analyses, handling deviations, and contributing to GxP compliance, audits, and continuous process improvements.

You will help ensure that laboratory processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements. Through your work, you will make an important contribution to the safe and reliable delivery of our products to patients.

We believe that curious, ambitious, and collaborative people can develop innovative solutions and make bold decisions together in an inspiring environment. Join one of our teams and bring your expertise and commitment to a workplace where they will be valued and supported.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates with relevant laboratory experience, very good German skills, good English skills, and a resilient, solution-oriented, and team-oriented working style!

Major Accountabilities

• Oversee production and testing activities to ensure compliance with cGxP , including data integrity and eCompliance requirements.
• Review and approve QC testing results , production documentation, QC records, and AS&T records.
• Support exception, deviation, and investigation processes, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure QC activities are executed according to applicable GMP, GxP, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Support batch release activities in compliance with GMP, registration, and license requirements.
• Contribute to audit and inspection readiness, including support during GxP audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure analytical equipment qualification, calibration status, and laboratory documentation are maintained according to requirements.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery performance.

Obligatory Requirements

• Education as a Lab Technician or similar qualification, or a university degree in a scientific or technical field such as chemistry, pharmacy, biology, or related discipline.
• Professional experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory, QC, QA, analytics, or equivalent GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP standards, quality control testing, quality assurance, and quality documentation.
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment , analytical processes, data integrity, and compliance expectations.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, and support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement activities.
• Good communication skills in German and English , with the ability to collaborate across QC, QA, production, AS&T, and operational teams.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.

In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €59,781.96 EUR/year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, anda minimum of14 weekspaid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read ourbrochureto learn more about our global total rewards offering:https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams’representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating,supportingand inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired