Quality Control Specialist l

Novartis Pharma AG; Stein (AR); On-site; CHF 54,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Stein, Switzerland is seeking a Part-time Quality Control Specialist I to join our GMP-regulated analytical laboratory team. You will lead equipment maintenance and qualification activities, ensure readiness of lab instruments, and collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires relevant scientific education, initial laboratory experience, and fluent German with basic English.

Qualifications

• Education in scientific field (Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Pharmacy) or related area.
• First experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in a regulated industry.
• GMP/GxP understanding or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent German and basic English skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab equipment maintenance and qualification activities.
• Review and document maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with external service technicians to ensure on-time execution with required quality.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and readiness for use.
• Participate in investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and quality 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fluent German

Basic English

Education

Analyst education in Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Pharmacy

Job description

Job ID

REQ-10087952

Sep 30, 2026

Switzerland

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.

About the Role ###

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

At Novartis, we-re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 53,550.00 - 76,500.00 - 99,450.00 CHF Annual

The base 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.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

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(link is external).

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we-ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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Primary location salary range

CHF53,550.00 - CHF99,450.00

Division

Operations

Business Unit

Quality

Location

Switzerland

Site

Stein Aargau

Company / Legal Entity

C046 (FCRS = CH046) Novartis Pharma Stein AG

Functional Area

Quality

Job Type

Part time

Employment Type

Befristet (Innendienst) (Befristet)

Shift Work

No

Quality Operations Switzerland

Job ID

REQ-10087952