QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm)

Novartis • Morris Plains, NJ

1d • $45,300 - $84,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting product quality and ensuring patient safety? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the microbiological integrity of our manufacturing environments. Based onsite in Morris Plains, you will perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and helping uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
• At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
• Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
• Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
• Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
• Prepare microbiology samples and out‑of‑specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
• Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
• Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree