Novartis · 3 weeks ago
QC Microbiology Technician
Morris Plains, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $84K/yr
1+ years expNovartis is a global healthcare company that aims to improve and extend people's lives. The QC Microbiology Technician will assist in routine and batch-related Environmental Monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Completes all necessary documentation on GMP documents in real-time
Responsible for the accurate recording, review, and storage of laboratory data
Strictly follow Data Integrity principles for reliable, accurate, and complete laboratory data
Assist with the setup and daily running of the EM laboratory
Participate in EM lab operations on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule
Incubate and enumerate organisms on cultured media
Prepare for shipping to a contract lab, Out-of-Specification (OOS) media plates, and finished product
Provide EM support including review, tracking of EM of Microbiology results in support of product release. In conjunction with Quality Assurance, ensure timely completion and data review of routine and batch-related microbiological data
Contributes to the gowning qualification program by taking samples and analyzing data
Identify process improvements
Ensure proper equipment function, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Participate in hazardous waste training. Transfer of hazardous waste between lab and trash accumulation area/storage
Seeks continuous improvement within EM related activities
Supports the QC Micro Management in projects relating to EM technician tasks
Follow best practices and regulatory requirements
Follows Standard Operating Procedures designed to ensure quality in EM tasks
Perform monthly review of laboratory equipment logbooks and perform monthly laboratory cleaning
Perform quarterly equipment cleaning
Perform additional duties as required and assigned by the Quality Control Management, such as but not limited to the following:
Receive and inspect incoming shipments of GMP materials and equipment following established procedures and Certificate of Analysis
Ensure QC Micro department supplies are inventoried and ordered to avoid stock-out
Qualification
Required
Must be goal-oriented, quality-conscientious, and customer-focused
Knowledge of laboratory science and aseptic techniques and principles
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, work instructions and laboratory test methods
Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team
Associates degree or Bachelor's in Microbiology or closely related field is strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Fluent in English
Preferred
A minimum experience of 1 year in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry is preferred
Knowledge of LIMS preferred
Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and understanding of GLPs used in the industry preferred
Detail oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities
Strong interpersonal skills which include a professional demeanor when interacting with Novartis associates
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
A 401(k) with company contribution and match
A variety of other benefits
A generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
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