Qc Specialist Ii

**Summary**:
We are looking for a highly motivated, solution oriented and curious new team member with a hands-on mentality to perform and contribute to solid investigations, analytical equipment and scientific study support in a diverse and open-minded environment.

**About the Role**:
**Major accountabilities**:

- Handling of OOx cases and Deviations
- Implementing changes and supporting transfers
- CAPA definition and preventative actions
- Contribution to the KPIs and operational excellence
- Ensuring all activities are in compliance with cGxP, incl. data integrity review and approval of analytical data / tests (analytical release), stability testing.
- Preparation of SOPs, protocols, laboratory procedures and evaluation reports.
- Providing expert support for site qualification and validation activities
- Supporting supplier qualifications and maintain equipment incl. plan preparation
- Supporting sample planning and test execution
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
- Oversight of testing activities
- Review and approval of production, QC, and AS and T records
- Support OpEx improvement projects

**Skills**:

- Continuous Learning
- Dealing With Ambiguity
- Solution oriented
- Flexible and resilient working
- Good analytical thinking and scientific support for the QC operations
- Self Awareness

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Completed studies in the field of Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical Chemistry (or comparable studies), min. Bachelor's degree
- work experience in a GMP regulated environment is a bonus
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably analytical laboratory testing of large molecules or development
- Good GxP knowledge as a bonus and willingness to learn
- Proficiency in English and German (spoken & written)

**Imagine what you could do here at Novartis**

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €54.735,38/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.
We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.

**Why Novartis?**

**Join our Novartis Network**:
Division

Operations

Business Unit

Pharmaceuticals

Location

Austria

Site

Schaftenau

Company / Legal Entity

AT33 (FCRS = AT033) Novartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH

Functional Area

Quality

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

**Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities**:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.