QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm - 10:30pm)

Band Level 1   Job Description Summary Are you passionate about protecting product quality and patient safety through your work? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing environments meet the highest microbiological standards. Working onsite in Morris Plains during a Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift, you will support environmental monitoring activities, generate high‑quality data, and contribute directly to product release.   Job Description #LI-Onsite Shift/Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm 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 pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $45,300 and $84,100 annually; however, while salary ranges are effective at the time of posting, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, where applicable, including discretionary bonuses and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company contribution, and various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. If hired, the employee will be employed in an at-will position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other compensation programs at any time based on business or market factors.   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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.   Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings   Salary Range $45,300.00 - $84,100.00   Skills Desired Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Integrity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Digital saviness, Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Punctuality, Regulatory Requirements knowledge