Quality Control Specialist II (m/f/d)

Novartis; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 61.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

World-wide career possibilities within

Flexible and hybrid working options

Modern company pension scheme

Incentive program

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Schaffenau, Austria seeks a QC Specialist to support reliable laboratory operations and ensure high quality standards in a GMP/GxP environment.

You will monitor testing activities, assist analysts, review QC data, and contribute to audits, deviations, and improvements while collaborating across QC, QA, and production teams. German and English skills are required.

Qualifikationen

• Education as a Lab Technician or science degree is required.
• Professional experience in a pharmaceutical lab, QC, QA, analytics, or GMP environment.
• Strong GMP/GxP knowledge and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Oversee production and testing activities to ensure cGxP compliance and data integrity.
• Review and approve QC testing results, production docs, QC records, and AS&T records.
• Support investigations, deviations, and CAPAs with proper documentation.
• Ensure QC activities meet GMP, GxP, regulatory and internal standards.
• Assist batch release in line with GMP, registration and licenses.
• Support audit readiness and inspections.
• Maintain equipment qualification, calibration status, and lab docs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and delivery.

Kenntnisse

GMP knowledge

GxP standards

Quality control testing

Quality assurance

Quality documentation

German language

English language

Investigations

Pharma lab experience

Ausbildung

Lab technician education or science degree

Science/technical degree

GMP-regulated environment experience

Tools

Analytical instruments

Laboratory equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range

€60,978.00 - €95,800.00

Job Description Summary

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Location

Schaftenau, Austria

Job Description

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.

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

• incentive program
• modern company pension scheme
• childcare facilities
• learning and development opportunities
• worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group
• insurance plans
• retirement plans
• wellbeing resources
• global recognition programs
• flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role

Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR

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 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.

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