Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct microbiological assays, including environmental monitoring, microbial isolation, and growth promotion to ensure product quality and facility compliance.
• Perform routine testing for environmental monitoring and raw materials.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensure proper sampling and testing of raw materials, and in-process materials in compliance with established protocols and specifications.
• Assist in the validation and qualification of classified areas.
• Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory or quality control environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or radiopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with microbiological aseptic techniques is highly desirable.
• Experience with Quality Control laboratory instrumentation and equipment is highly desirable.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $30.58/hr and $56.82/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 awards.

US-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 benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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