Job Description

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#LI-Onsite

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you passionate about microbiology and knowing your work directly protects patients? As a QC Technician at Novartis, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our products through rigorous microbiological testing and documentation. Working in a regulated laboratory environment, you’ll apply standardized methods and procedures to support product release, stability programs, and quality investigations. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on laboratory experience, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow your quality expertise within a collaborative, compliance‑driven team.

NOTE: Weekend 1st Shift will be Wednesday – Saturday, 7 am – 5 pm

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of drug products, stability samples, and packaging materials in compliance with quality standards
• Manage sample receipt, storage, tracking, and disposition to ensure integrity and regulatory readiness
• Document microbiological and sterility testing results accurately using approved procedures and controlled systems
• Execute sterility testing activities while maintaining complete, inspection‑ready documentation
• Identify, document, and escalate technical complaints or adverse events within required timelines
• Support audit and inspection readiness by consistently following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and internal procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and data integrity

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma with at least one year of experience working in a laboratory or quality control environment or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or another scientific discipline with no prior experience required
• Foundational understanding of microbiological laboratory principles
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and established laboratory methods in a regulated environment
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice expectations or willingness to learn and apply them on the job
• Ability to accurately document laboratory activities and results using controlled systems and procedures
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a team‑based laboratory setting

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing laboratory environment
• Familiarity with microbiological aseptic techniques

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12/hr and $59.62/hr. 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.

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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.

Job Tags

Relocation package, Weekend work, Day shift

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