Quality Control Technician

Novartis Farmacéutica; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated Quality Control (QC) Technician to join their Indianapolis facility. This role involves performing microbiological assays, maintaining compliance with GMP standards, and ensuring the safety of produced products. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a quality control laboratory, preferably in the health industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance

401(k) with company contribution and match

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a laboratory or quality control environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or radiopharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological assays to ensure product quality.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Microbiological aseptic techniques

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Environmental monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About this role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Technician to support Microbiology functions at our Indianapolis fill finish site. The primary responsibility of this role will be to perform routine quality control environmental monitoring. The QC Technician will work closely with the Quality Control and Production teams to maintain regulatory compliance, meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards, and ensure the safety and efficacy of products produced at our Indianapolis Isotopes facility.

Location: Indianapolis, IN #LI-Onsite
Shift: Tues-Fri Day shift

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct microbiological assays, including environmental monitoring, microbial isolation, and growth promotion to ensure product quality and facility compliance.
• Perform routine testing for environmental monitoring and raw materials.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure proper sampling and testing of raw materials, and in-process materials in compliance with established protocols and specifications.
• Assist in the validation and qualification of classified areas.
• Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• High School Diploma required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory or quality control environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or radiopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with microbiological aseptic techniques is highly desirable.
• Experience with Quality Control laboratory instrumentation and equipment is highly desirable.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $30.58/hr and $56.82/hr.

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.

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