Novartis

Quality Control Analyst Microbiology

Italy · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerNovartis
LocationItaly
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted5 Oct 2026

Salary Range:

26.500,00 € - 49.300,00 €

Job Description Summary

Execution and documentation of microbiological testing in conformity to GMP standards and SOPs in force efficiently, competently and in the planned terms. Compliance with the existing regulation on ecology and security. Organization and control of the laboratory and analytical equipment in the field of expertise

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

Perform analysis on excipients, drug substances, drug products, water and primary packaging according to internal SOPs

Execute stability study protocols, process validation protocol, method validation protocols and every study tied to drug products involved in technology transfer for the field of expertise.

Perform the sterility test on the products from AAA site

Perform instrument performance qualification tests whenever required

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Collaborate with management for reaching the department objectives

Know and apply the relevant SOPs for the field of expertise

Collaborate in the maintenance of good conditions of laboratories, instruments and work environment

Collaborate in keeping quality control SOPs updated

Coordinate microbiological laboratory activities

Essential requirements

Education: Biological or Chemical degree is desirable.
2+ years experience in Microbiology QC in Pharmaceutical companies; experience in radiopharmaceutical companies will be considered a plus.
Fluent Italian, good knowledge of English.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Chemistry Laboratories, Collaboration, Communication, Data Integrity, Deadline Management, Decision Making, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Compliance, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Statistical Process Control (SPC)

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