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Job Description Summary
Imagine being part of a team that helps ensure every product reaching patients meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in generating reliable analytical data that supports product release, stability programs, and continuous quality improvement. Working in a collaborative laboratory environment,youyapply your scientificexpertiseto solve complex challenges, strengthen quality operations, and help deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients.Job Description
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Location:Carlsbad, CA
Relocation Support:This role is based inCarlsbad,CA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Shift: 4x312-hourshiftWednesday - Sunday 8:00AM- 8:00PM/ Thursday 6 Saturday 8:00AM - 8:00PM, alternating every other week. Periodic mandatory overtime may be necessary to ensureprocesscontinuity and completion.
Key Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing of products, materials, and stability samples following approved laboratory procedures.
Review and approve analytical data to support product release and ensure data integrity compliance.
ConductHigh-PerformanceLiquid Chromatography and Ultra Performance LiquidChromatographytesting and analysis.
Support stability programs through protocol preparation, testing, evaluations, and technical reporting.
Investigate deviations, supportcorrectiveand preventive actions, and contribute to quality trend analysis.
Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, and qualification activities to ensure laboratory readiness.
Execute microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and utility sampling to support quality operations.
MaintainaccurateGood Manufacturing Practice documentation and ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, orrelatedscientific discipline.
Experience performing analytical testing in a United States Food and Drug Administration regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and laboratory compliance standards.
Experience withHigh-PerformanceLiquid Chromatography and related analytical laboratory techniques.
Demonstrated experience investigating deviations and supporting corrective and preventive action activities.
Understanding ofdata integrity principles and compliant laboratory documentation practices.
Experience calibrating,maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Desirable Requirements
Experience performing endotoxin testing, product release testing, or related analytical quality control assays.
Experience with or knowledge of Empower software
The salary for this position is expected to range between $70,000 and $130,000 per year. 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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Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $130,000.00Skills Desired
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