QC Microbiology Postgraduate

Novartis; Stein; Vor Ort; CHF 59.879 - 78.304; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Aargau, Switzerland, is seeking a Postgraduate in Analytics to support laboratory activities. The candidate will ensure compliance with GxP standards and perform essential analytical tasks and testing.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, relevant technical education, and strong communication skills in English. This role requires collaboration and a results-oriented mindset.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sector or analytical laboratories.
• Technical education or university degree with relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills in English and local language.

Aufgaben

• Handle OOx/deviation and define CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with cGxP and HSE guidelines.
• Perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Collaboration skills

Technical education in Microbiology or Biochemistry

Fluent in English and local language

MS Office applications

Knowledge of GxP standards

Ausbildung

University degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Purpose

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

• Professional experience (3-5 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.
• Technical education & 3-5 years relevant experience or university degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent + 0-4 years working experience
• Good (oral and written) in English; fluent in local language (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

July-August 2026

Contract

12 months

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.