Specialist, Quality Control, Microbiology

Novartis Farmacéutica; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Specialist to enhance their microbiology team in Durham, NC. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with quality processes and standards in a GMP environment. You will engage in environmental monitoring, microbial testing, and data analysis, contributing to the overall quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a collaborative team committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and robust quality control measures.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Health insurance

Discretionary awards

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP environment.
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and lift approximately 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Executes routine and non-routine analysis using microbial techniques.
• Reviews data for compliance and performs trend analysis.
• Authors and revises Standard Operating Procedures and reports.

Skills

Microbial Techniques

Environmental Monitoring

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Specialist, Quality Control, Microbiology

Job ID REQ-10050558

May 02, 2025

USA

Summary

This position will be located at Durham, NC and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

The Specialist, Quality Control, assists and supports the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to established quality processes and standards for manufacturing and production. The Specialist, Quality Control - Microbiology performs Environmental Monitoring and Microbiological testing in support of manufacturing at the assigned GMP Manufacturing facility, data review and report writing.

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Key Responsibilities:
• Executes routine and non-routine analysis, may include, but not limited, to cGMP release and characterization testing using microbial techniques such as environmental and utilities monitoring in clean rooms, bioburden, endotoxin, growth promotion, sterility, and cell culture assays.
• Assists in the evaluation of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation as related to compliance with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. Performs trend analysis of methods / environmental data / assay controls & standards and draws conclusions.
• Capable of delivering to assigned work schedule with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ensure schedule adherence aligns with department goals and manufacturing support. Escalate as needed.
• Support department risk assessments and participates in audit walk-throughs.
• Compiles data for documentation of test procedures that may include stability program testing and formulation studies.
• Escalate issues with multiple solutions to management when timelines are at risk
• Supports Quality Control department at QMR by preparing slide deck and presenting laboratory metrics.
• Proficient in investigations, summaries and reports. Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports Investigates and resolves non-conforming test results by completing thorough Deviation, OOS/OOT/OOE and Investigation.
• Authors new/revise Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols / Summary Reports /Trend Reports for QC.
• Oversees special projects on microbial and instrument problem solving. May develop testing and analysis methods and procedures in accordance with established guidelines.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in scientific disciplines such as Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP environment.
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas and lift approximately 25 pounds.
• Raise concerns to management with multiple solutions.
• Acts as SME on cross functional teams and inspection support.
• Full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to receive little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $77,000 and $143,000/per year for the Senior Levels; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Company will not sponsor visas for this position.Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
• Bachelor's degree in scientific disciplines such as Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP environment.
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas and lift approximately 25 pounds.
• Raise concerns to management with multiple solutions.
• Acts as SME on cross functional teams and inspection support.
• Full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to receive little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
• Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $77,000 and $143,000/per year for the Senior Levels; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
• Company will not sponsor visas for this position.Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

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Division Operations

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State North Carolina

Site Durham

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