QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm)
Novartis
Summary
Are you passionate about protecting product quality and ensuring patient safety? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the microbiological integrity of our manufacturing environments. Based onsite in Morris Plains, you will perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and helping uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.
Job description
Shift/Hours
Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm (10-hour shifts)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
- Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
- Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
- Prepare microbiology samples and out-of-specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
- Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
- Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
- At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
- Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field
- At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
- Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing
- Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Performance-Based Cash Incentive
- Annual Equity Awards
Company overview
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As an innovative medicines company, Novartis focuses on developing high-value treatments that address society's greatest disease burdens through technology leadership in research and development. The company operates across five core therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases; immunology; neuroscience; oncology; and hematology. With a workforce of approximately 75,883 employees worldwide, Novartis reaches nearly 300 million patients across 118 countries. The company leverages advanced technology platforms including targeted protein degradation, cell therapy, gene therapy, radioligand therapy, and xRNA to develop breakthrough treatments. Novartis maintains a strong portfolio of oncology drugs and generics while continuously expanding its pipeline through strategic acquisitions and internal research. The company's commitment extends beyond drug development to ensuring global access to medical innovations through novel access approaches and patient assistance programs.