QC Laboratory Technician (Sun-Wed 3PM - 1:30 AM)

Novartis•Morris Plains, NJ

9d•$45,300 - $84,100•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a hands-on role at the forefront of quality and precision, where your work directly supports the delivery of life-changing therapies. As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless laboratory operations—supporting sample management, maintaining essential equipment, and driving data integrity in a regulated environment. This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while working alongside a collaborative team committed to excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (minimum) in science or a related field required
At least one year of experience or exposure in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device industry
Hands-on laboratory experience, including use of micro pipettes and aseptic techniques
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory guidelines
Familiarity with laboratory information management systems preferred (LIMS)
Working knowledge of quality systems and standard operating procedures (i.e. ESOP's, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation such as flow cytometry or quantitative polymerase chain reaction systems
Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry frameworks, including International Organization for Standardization and American National Standards Institute

Responsibilities

Prepare and restock laboratory workstations with required consumables and reagents
Manage reagent inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and uninterrupted lab operations
Support sample lifecycle activities including inventory, shipment, and appropriate sample disposal
Perform daily instrumentation setup and calibration for laboratory equipment such as flow cytometers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction systems
Execute routine maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment to ensure performance and compliance
Verify analytical data in real time to ensure accuracy and adherence to established methods
Follow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements to maintain a compliant laboratory environment