Qc microbiology postgraduate

Job Purpose
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

Professional experience (3-5 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.

Technical education & 3-5 years relevant experience or university degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or equivalent + 0-4 years working experience

Good (oral and written) in English; fluent in local language (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
July-August 2026

Contract
12 months

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.

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