Quality Control Specialist l

C046 (FCRS = CH046) Novartis Pharma Stein AG; Stein; On-site; CHF 54,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis Pharma Stein AG in Stein, Switzerland, seeks a part-time Quality Control Specialist I to maintain and qualify lab equipment, ensuring readiness for analytical work. You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and cross-functional teams in a GMP-regulated setting, driving investigations and continuous improvement.

The role requires chemistry-related education, basic GMP knowledge, and strong attention to detail with good communication.

Qualifications

• Education as Analyst or degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or related field.
• First experience in a laboratory environment, preferably regulated.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab equipment maintenance and qualification activities.
• Review and document maintenance and qualification work.
• Coordinate with external service technicians for on-time, quality work.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and readiness for use.
• Contribute to investigations, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Support KPI tracking and quality-related documentation.

Skills

Chemistry labs

GMP

Quality control

QA

Data integrity

Collaboration

Communication

SPC

Quality management

Deadline management

Education

Analyst degree in chemistry/biology/pharmacy

Job description

Summary

Salary Range: CHF53,550.00 - CHF99,450.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite This position is part-time Internal Job Title: Quality Control Specialist I Location: Stein, Switzerland This role is based in Stein, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Join our Quality Control team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of medicines that help improve and extend people's lives. In this role, you will provide services to analytical laboratories. You will lead equipment maintenance and qualification activities while providing scientific expertise and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a GMP-regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity for laboratory professionals who enjoy combining technical excellence, problem solving, and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform lab equipment maintenance and qualification activities
• Review and documentation of maintenance and qualification activities.
• Responsible for external service technician regarding on-time execution with required quality
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure its readiness for use.
• Participate in investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and quality-related documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Follow HSE and quality requirements to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

Essential Requirements

• Education as Analyst, degree or vocational training in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.
• First experience in a laboratory environment, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Basic understanding of GMP/GxP practices or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent German and basic English skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Quality Control or analytical testing.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.

Benefits & Rewards

• Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 53,550.00 - 76,500.00 - 99,450.00 CHF Annual
• We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Read our brochure to 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.

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

Accessibility and Accommodation: This is applicable for Austria, China, Czech Republic, India, Japan, Mexico, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye and USA. Please find country-specific wording here.

Skills Desired

• Chemistry Laboratories
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Data Integrity
• Deadline Management
• Decision Making
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Compliance
• Quality Control (QC)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

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