QC Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct microbiological assays, including environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, and bioburden, to ensure product quality and facility compliance.
• Perform routine chemical testing, including ICP (Inductive Couple Plasma), TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography), Gamma Spectroscopy and pH testing, to assess the chemical quality of products.
• Perform routine testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure proper sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and final products in compliance with established protocols and specifications.
• Assist in the validation and qualification of analytical methods for the testing of Lutetium Chloride and other radioisotope-related products.
• Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, chemistry or a related field.
• 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 and chemical testing techniques is highly desirable.
• Experience with Quality Control laboratory instrumentation and equipment is highly desirable.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $30.58 and $56.83/hour; 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

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

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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