Postgraduate - QC Microbiology

Novartis; Stein; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis, in collaboration with Magnit Global, seeks a postgraduate to gain hands-on experience in analytics within a GMP laboratory setting.

You will support the laboratory team, review analytical data for compliance with GxP, and assist in equipment maintenance and sample planning to ensure efficient operations. Proficiency in English and German is required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working in a GMP environment or analytical lab.
• Has strong communication across departments and teams.
• Proficient in document/data review and quality systems.

Aufgaben

• Review and approve analytical data and tests (analytical release).
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; support sample planning.
• Assist in KPI/KQI trending and CAPA definitions.
• Support site qualification, validation activities and supplier qualification.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration across boundaries

English & German proficiency

Quality & GMP knowledge

Digital & tech savvy

Data review & interpretation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Microbiology/Biochemistry

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

This role is offered through Magnit Global.. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

Job Purpose

To acquire first/further practical work experience after the studies.

Postgraduate in the area of analytics, supporting the laboratory team to ensure efficient performance of laboratory activities and related investigations in compliance with GxP and HSE guidelines. Performs review and approval of analytical data.

Major Accountabilities

Operational:

• OOx/deviation handling
• CAPA definition
• KPI trending
• Ensure all activities in compliance with cGxP, incl. data integrity
• Review and approval of analytical data / tests (analytical release)
• Maintain and calibrate equipment incl. plan preparation
• Support in supplier qualification
• Trending and analysis of KPI/KQI
• Support sample planning and sampling execution
• Perform microbiological testing of materials and utilities, environmental and personnel monitoring
• Provide expert support for site qualification and validation activities

HSE:

• Comply with all HSE guidelines
• Detect and report potential accident, risks and propose solutions
• Participate in HSE risk assessments
• Preparation and participation to internal HSE audits
• Responsible for participating in initial training and retraining

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent
• Professional experience (1-3 years) in the pharmaceutical sector or in the manufacture of active substances in analytical laboratories in a GMP environment or equivalent;
• Collaborating across boundaries; Functional Breadth; efficient inter and intra-departmental communications.
• Advanced English and German language skills (oral and written).
• Collaboration; result-oriented.
• Breakthrough Analysis; Being Resilient; Operational Excellence; Continuous Learning; Digital & Tech Savvy.
• MS Office applications and other standard IT applications supporting Quality activities.
• Laboratory equipment; Quality Control (QC) Testing; Quality Control Sampling; Knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards and processes; Laboratory Excellence; Quality decision making.

Workload: 40 hours/week

Type: Onsite

Required start date: November 2026

Contract: 12 months

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, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [e-mail].