Quality Control Analyst (2nd shift)
Novartis
Summary
This on-site role is based in Millburn, New Jersey. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Job description
Help ensure the quality and reliability of medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients. As a Quality Control Analyst, you will perform chemical and microbiological testing of products, raw materials, and packaging components while supporting the readiness and day-to-day execution of Quality Control operations. You will work with analytical instrumentation, environmental monitoring, sterility testing, investigations, and documentation while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Please note: This 2nd shift role will work a 4x10 schedule. Shift hours are expected to be 3:00 pm-1:30 am either Sun – Wed or Wed – Sun. Please indicate your preference when you apply. Adjustments to the schedule may be necessary based on business need.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform chemical and microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, and packaging components.
- Execute environmental monitoring and sterility testing while maintaining compliance with GMP requirements.
- Prepare, operate, clean, and maintain Quality Control equipment, reagents, materials, and testing areas.
- Manage samples, document testing activities, report results, and escalate deviations or nonconformances.
- Support investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, and associated procedure and form revisions.
- Participate in equipment, method, and process qualification and validation activities as assigned.
- Prepare accurate analytical records and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Minimum two years of experience working in a GMP or aseptic environment.
- Hands-on experience with physicochemical techniques and analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and iTLC.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to Quality Control testing.
- Understanding of aseptic principles and techniques, including environmental monitoring and sterility testing.
- Ability to interpret analytical data and translate results into clear, accurate technical documentation.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience supporting deviation investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, or qualification and validation activities.
- Experience working with Quality Control testing and documentation in an RLT or radio pharmaceutical environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or another relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum two years of experience working in a GMP or aseptic environment
- Hands-on experience with physicochemical techniques and analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and iTLC
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to Quality Control testing
- Understanding of aseptic principles and techniques, including environmental monitoring and sterility testing
- Ability to interpret analytical data and translate results into clear, accurate technical documentation
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based cash incentive
- Annual equity awards
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Holidays
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.