Postgraduate - QC Microbiology

WillHire; Stein; Vor Ort; CHF 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis, via Magnit, offers a temporary contractor role in Switzerland (Aargau/Stein) to join the analytics laboratory team. The position supports post-graduate level work experience in micro/bio-chem areas, ensuring compliance with GxP and HSE guidelines.

The role emphasizes data review, CAPA, KPI trending, and cross-functional collaboration while performing microbiological testing and equipment calibration. Start date is November 2026 for a 12-month contract, onsite only.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Advanced English and German language skills (oral and written).
• Collaboration across boundaries; Functional Breadth; efficient inter and intra-departmental communications.

Aufgaben

• Operational: OOx/deviation handling, CAPA definition, KPI trending, data integrity review/approval, analytical data release, equipment calibration, supplier qualification support, KPI/KQI trending, sample planning and execution, microbiological testing of materials and utilities, environmental and personnel monitoring, site qualification and validation support.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

English (Advanced)

German (Advanced)

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Microbiology/Biochemistry

Tools

GxP QA systems

QC Testing

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!

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!

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

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

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Accommodation

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