QC Analyst
Carlsbad, CA - USA
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Imagine being part of a team that helps ensure every product reaching patients meets the highest standards of quality safety and compliance. As a QC Analyst you will play a critical role in generating reliable analytical data that supports product release stability programs and continuous quality improvement. Working in a collaborative laboratory environmentyoullapply your scientificexpertiseto solve complex challenges strengthen quality operations and help deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients.Job Description
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Location:Carlsbad CA
Relocation Support:This role is based inCarlsbadCA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Shift: 4x312-hourshiftSunday to Tuesday 8:00AM- 8:00PM/ alternating Wednesdays Thursday - Saturday 8:00AM - 8:00PM (Wednesday alternating every other week). Periodic mandatory overtime may be necessary to ensureprocesscontinuity and completion.
Key Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing of products materials and stability samples following approved laboratory procedures.
Review and approve analytical data to support product release and ensure data integrity compliance.
ConductHigh-PerformanceLiquid Chromatography and Ultra Performance LiquidChromatographytesting and analysis.
Support stability programs through protocol preparation testing evaluations and technical reporting.
Investigate deviations supportcorrectiveand preventive actions and contribute to quality trend analysis.
Perform equipment calibration maintenance and qualification activities to ensure laboratory readiness.
Execute microbiological testing environmental monitoring and utility sampling to support quality operations.
MaintainaccurateGood Manufacturing Practice documentation and ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards.
Essential Requirements
Bachelors degree in chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology orrelatedscientific discipline.
Experience performing analytical testing in a United States Food and Drug Administration regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and laboratory compliance standards.
Experience withHigh-PerformanceLiquid Chromatography and related analytical laboratory techniques.
Demonstrated experience investigating deviations and supporting corrective and preventive action activities.
Understanding ofdata integrity principles and compliant laboratory documentation practices.
Experience calibratingmaintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Strong communication problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Desirable Requirements
Experience performing endotoxin testing product release testing or related analytical quality control assays.
Experience with or knowledge of Empower software
The salary for this position is expected to range between $70000 and $130000 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 -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 gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Collaboration Data Integrity Deadline Adherence Decision Making LeadershipRequired 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.