Onsite QC Microbiology Technician: Environmental Monitoring

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation seeks a QC Microbiology Technician to protect product quality at our Morris Plains site. You will perform routine environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments and ensure timely data reporting in support of product releases.

Onsite shift Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-10:30pm, you will collaborate with QA and manufacturing teams, uphold data integrity, and contribute to continuous improvement of our laboratory operations in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
• At least one year of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical lab experience.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
• Ability to document laboratory activities accurately with data integrity.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
• Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
• Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
• Prepare microbiology samples and out-of-specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
• Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
• Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Laboratory documentation

Data integrity

GMP knowledge

Aseptic technique

Communication

Team collaboration

SOP compliance

Quality mindset

QA support

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation seeks a QC Microbiology Technician to protect product quality at our Morris Plains site. You will perform routine environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments and ensure timely data reporting in support of product releases.

Onsite shift Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-10:30pm, you will collaborate with QA and manufacturing teams, uphold data integrity, and contribute to continuous improvement of our laboratory operations in a highly regulated