QC Microbiology Technician Job at Regulatory Jobs, Morris Plains, NJ

  • Regulatory Jobs
  • Morris Plains, NJ

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about protecting product quality and ensuring patient safety? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the microbiological integrity of our manufacturing environments. Based onsite in Morris Plains, you will perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and helping uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.

Job Description

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Shift/Hours

Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm (10-hour shifts)

Location

Morris Plains, United States

Relocation Support

This role is based in Morris Plains, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
  • Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
  • Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
  • Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
  • Prepare microbiology samples and out‑of‑specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
  • Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
  • Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
  • At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
  • Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
  • Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
  • Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements
  • Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
  • Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.
US Salary Transparency

The salary for this position is expected to range between $45,300 and $84,100per year.The final salary offered isdeterminedbased on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills andexperience, and upon joiningNovartiswill be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of therole, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health,lifeanddisability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Inaddition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidaysand other leaves.

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range

$45,300.00 - $84,100.00

Skills Desired
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Data Integrity
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Health Safety Regulations
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Procedural Documentation
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Quality Compliance
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Regulatory Inspections
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Job Tags

Contract work, Relocation package, Shift work

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