Job Description

Summary About the Role


At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a QC Analyst, you will support manufacturing and production by executing quality control testing and ensuring ongoing compliance with established quality systems and cGMP standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining testing readiness, supporting analytical activities, and contributing to continuous improvement within the Quality Control laboratory environment.


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Location: Durham, NC


This role is based in Durham, NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine bioanalytical testing for cGMP release and characterization using techniques including CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, and CZE, and assist with data review.
• Perform method verifications and method transfers to support project and testing needs.
• Support assay readiness through vendor enrollment, reagent ordering, and consumable management.
• Initiate and maintain required documentation including LIMS entries, SOPs, assay forms, and method transfer records.
• Support laboratory operations including safety, housekeeping, logbook usage, equipment operation and maintenance, and updates to procedures.
• Deliver assigned work with accuracy, attention to detail, and schedule adherence.
• Notify management and initiate quality events (e.g., laboratory investigations) with guidance from senior analysts or management.
• Participate in analytical and instrument troubleshooting activities and special projects as assigned.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field required.
• Ability to learn and apply professional concepts, company policies, and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory environment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work within established procedures in a regulated setting.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.11 and $59.61 per hour. 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.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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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 & 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or 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.

Division Operations Business Unit Quality Location USA State North Carolina Site Durham Company / Legal Entity U473 (FCRS = US473) Novartis Gene Therapies Functional Area Quality Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No VIDEO

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work

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