QC Laboratory Technician

Novartis Farmacéutica; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a QC Laboratory Technician in Morris Plains, NJ. This role involves preparing laboratory consumables, maintaining equipment, and supporting sample management in a regulated environment. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree and experience in a lab setting, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Generous time off package

Performance-based cash incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year related experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in a laboratory and using micro pipettes.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GLP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents.
• Support sample management and perform laboratory calibrations.
• Act as data verifier/reviewer for Analytical method steps.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in science or related field

Tools

LIMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The QC Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting all QC Laboratory activities. The QC Laboratory Technician is encouraged to work independently on routine tasks and have conceptual understanding of all Quality Control functions and business areas. May need supervision/support to resolve some sophisticated issues. The QC Laboratory Technician will serve as technical specialist within job function. Thinks logically and acts decisively.

About the Role

Shift: Sun-Wed PM (3:00pm-1:30am)

Number of positions available: 2

Location: Morris Plains, NJ
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you

Major accountabilities:

• Responsible for preparing, stocking/restocking working stations with consumables/reagents as needed.
• Performing reagent inventory tasks and maintain stock and inventory ensuring seamless operations in the laboratory.
• Support sample management activities such as sample inventory, destruction and shipping
• Provide support for Laboratory Instrumentation: for setting up, performing daily calibrations of equipment, such as Flow cytometers and qPCRs
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment: performing daily, weekly, monthly maintenance activities.
• Acting as contemporaneous data verifier/reviewer for Analytical method steps.
• Perform sample receiving and sample preparation activities and act as a sample runner for the laboratory.
• Following standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Working closely with other laboratory technicians and laboratory personnel to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Any other task assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Deliver quality products and services on time to all customers, internal and external.

Ideal Background:

Education:

• Associate's degree in science or related field.

Languages:

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year related experience in medical device, biopharmaceutical, or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working in a laboratory. Experience using micro pipettes and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of cGMP and an understanding of the concepts of GLP, good clinical practices and FDA guidelines, applicable state and foreign regulations, and standards routinely used in the industry (i.e. ANSI, ISO, etc.).
• Knowledge of LIMS systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of Quality Systems (i.e. ESOPs, etc.)
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals in various aspects of Novartis operations.
• Detail-oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills which include a professional demeanor when interacting with Novartis personnel.
• Strong attention to detail in handling laboratory equipment, samples, and reagents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

The salary for this position is expected to range between $51,800 and $77,600 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here .

Y ou’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

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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.

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Division Operations

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State New Jersey

Site Morris Plains

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation