Analyst, Quality Control - Physical Chemistry
Novartis•Durham, CA
•$32 - $60•Onsite
About The Position
Join Novartis and play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of life-changing medicines. As an Analyst, Quality Control – Physical Chemistry, you will support critical compliance activities through the preparation, testing, and monitoring of products to ensure alignment with established quality standards in manufacturing and production. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will build your technical expertise while contributing to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering safe, effective therapies to patients around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline
- Hands-on experience or exposure to HPLC and/or UPLC analytical techniques
- Ability to learn and apply professional concepts in a laboratory environment
- Understanding of and ability to follow company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy in a structured work environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with method validation activities in a regulated laboratory environment
- Experience supporting or executing method transfers
Responsibilities
- Execute routine and non-routine analysis for cGMP release and characterization testing
- Perform analytical testing with a strong focus on HPLC and UPLC, alongside AUC, SEC, CE, and Western Blot
- Conduct compendial assays including pH, conductivity, and osmolality testing
- Support method verifications and transfers for multiple projects
- Perform sampling of incoming materials for use in manufacturing and production
- Initiate and maintain documentation including LIMS entries, SOPs, and assay forms
- Maintain laboratory equipment, logbooks, and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Initiate and support laboratory investigations and quality events with guidance
- Assist in analytical and instrument troubleshooting through assay execution
- Apply lean lab and six sigma concepts to support continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- performance-based cash incentive
- annual equity awards
- health, life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
