Postgraduate - QC Microbiology
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis
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Job Purpose
To acquire first/further practical work experience after the studies.
Postgraduate in the area of analytics, supporting the laboratory team to ensure efficient performance of laboratory activities and related investigations in compliance with GxP and HSE guidelines. Performs review and approval of analytical data.
Major Accountabilities:
Operational:
- OOx/deviation handling
- CAPA definition
- KPI trending
- Ensure all activities in compliance with cGxP, incl. data integrity
- Review and approval of analytical data / tests (analytical release)
- Maintain and calibrate equipment incl. plan preparation
- Support in supplier qualification
- Trending and analysis of KPI/KQI
- Support sample planning and sampling execution
- Perform microbiological testing of materials and utilities, environmental and personnel monitoring
- Provide expert support for site qualification and validation activities
HSE:
- Comply with all HSE guidelines
- Detect and report potential accident, risks and propose solutions
- Participate in HSE risk assessments
- Preparation and participation to internal HSE audits
- Responsible for participating in initial training and retraining
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent
- Professional experience (1-3 years) in the pharmaceutical sector or in the manufacture of active substances in analytical laboratories in a GMP environment or equivalent;
- Collaborating across boundaries; Functional Breadth; efficient inter and intra-departmental communications.
- Advanced English and German language skills (oral and written).
- Collaboration; result-oriented. ·
- Breakthrough Analysis; Being Resilient; Operational Excellence; Continuous Learning; Digital & Tech Savvy.
- MS Office applications and other standard IT applications supporting Quality activities.
- Laboratory equipment; Quality Control (QC) Testing; Quality Control Sampling; Knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards and processes; Laboratory Excellence; Quality decision making.
Workload: 40 hours/week
Type: Onsite
Required start date: November 2026
Contract: 12 months
Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
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.
Accommodation:
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