QC Technician Micro-1st shift, weekends
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
#LI-OnsiteLocation: Indianapolis Indiana
Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Are you passionate about microbiology and knowing your work directly protects patients As a QC Technician at Novartis youll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our products through rigorous microbiological testing and documentation. Working in a regulated laboratory environment youll apply standardized methods and procedures to support product release stability programs and quality investigations. This entrylevel role offers handson laboratory experience meaningful impact and the opportunity to grow your quality expertise within a collaborative compliancedriven team.
NOTE: Weekend 1st Shift will be Wednesday Saturday 7 am 5 pm
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological testing of drug products stability samples and packaging materials in compliance with quality standards
- Manage sample receipt storage tracking and disposition to ensure integrity and regulatory readiness
- Document microbiological and sterility testing results accurately using approved procedures and controlled systems
- Execute sterility testing activities while maintaining complete inspectionready documentation
- Identify document and escalate technical complaints or adverse events within required timelines
- Support audit and inspection readiness by consistently following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and internal procedures
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency compliance and data integrity
Essential Requirements
- High school diploma with at least one year of experience working in a laboratory or quality control environment or bachelors degree in microbiology or another scientific discipline with no prior experience required
- Foundational understanding of microbiological laboratory principles
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and established laboratory methods in a regulated environment
- Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice expectations or willingness to learn and apply them on the job
- Ability to accurately document laboratory activities and results using controlled systems and procedures
- Strong attention to detail reliability and a willingness to learn in a teambased laboratory setting
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical biotechnology or regulated manufacturing laboratory environment
- Familiarity with microbiological aseptic techniques
The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12/hr and $59.62/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 -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 addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
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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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Salary Range
$66800.00 - $124000.00Skills Desired
Collaboration Communication Skills Data Integrity Deadline Adherence Dealing With Ambiguity Decision Making Digital saviness Leadership Problem Solving Skills Regulatory Requirements knowledgeRequired Experience:
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About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.