QC Analyst, Microbiology

Novartis • Durham, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

If you’re driven by protecting patients through strong quality and contamination control, this is your opportunity to make that impact every day. As a QC Analyst Microbiology supporting Quality Control activities, you’ll help keep our site inspection-ready by executing critical microbiology and utility testing, supporting aseptic area readiness, and ensuring results are documented with precision and integrity. You’ll collaborate closely across the laboratory team to keep procedures current, equipment maintained, supplies available, and quality events escalated appropriately—while growing your technical capability through hands-on learning and continuous improvement in a high-accountability environment. #LI-Onsite Location: Durham, NC, USA Shift: Day shift, four 10-hour days Sunday–Wednesday; 2positions available Relocation Support: This role is based in Durham, NC, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related discipline.
• Ability to perform quality testing in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.
• Experience documenting laboratory results using good documentation practices.
• Ability to gown and work in aseptic and controlled areas.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute microbiology and utility testing to support compliant manufacturing and production.
• Perform bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, and environmental monitoring tests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support method transfers and verifications for microbiology assays and laboratory processes.
• Conduct environmental monitoring performance qualification and media fills for aseptic and controlled areas.
• Record results in GLIMS and records using good documentation practices.
• Draft and update standard operating procedures and laboratory reports.
• Enroll vendors and manage ordering and inventory for reagents and consumables.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and computerized systems.
• Escalate deviations and support investigations with senior guidance.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees