QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm)

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

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about protecting product quality and ensuring patient safety? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the microbiological integrity of our manufacturing environments. Based onsite in Morris Plains, you will perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and helping uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. Job Description #LI-Onsite Shift/Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm (10-hour shifts) Location: Morris Plains, United States Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key 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.

Essential Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.


• At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.


• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.


• Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.


• Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining 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.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.


• Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.

US Salary Transparency

The salary for this position is expected to range between $45,300 and $84,100 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.

Salary Range

Salary Range $45,300.00 - $84,100.00

Skills Desired

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Data Integrity


• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)


• Health Safety Regulations


• Laboratory Operations


• Procedural Documentation


• Quality Assurance (QA)


• Quality Compliance


• Quality Control (QC)


• Quality Management Systems (QMS)


• Regulatory Inspections

Company Impact Statement

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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