Lab Technician/ QC Analyst

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Lab Technician/ QC Analyst, Novartis, Basel, Switzerland

50! this is the number of commercial products and late-phase development projects analyzed at BDSS QC Bioanalytics as centralized service lab for the entire Novartis Biotechnology network. Applied analytical techniques are mainly cell-based potency assays for bioactivity determination and ELISA / qPCR for the determination of process-related impurities (e.g. host-cell proteins (HCP), residual Protein A, residual DNA).

We are looking for a motivated associate scientist to perform bioanalytical experiments (i.e. cell-based bioassays, ELISA and Q-PCR) for quality control (release, stability, and in-process control (IPC) testing) of biotech drug substances (DS) and drug products (DP) in collaboration with members of the own and cross-functional teams in a cGMP environment. Analytical method validation will be also part of the position.

This role is limited for 12 months.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and performing analytical experiments in a cGMP environment for release-, stability-, and in-process control (IPC) testing of drug substance and drug product samples (e.g. monoclonal antibody)
• Check of data and documentation, trending of results and assay performance parameters
• Validation and transfer of test methods
• As instrument responsible person, perform the evaluation, initial qualification and the periodic functional testing of analytical instruments in accordance with cGMP
• Interacting with other groups within Novartis, e.g. the Development department or the respective production sites
  

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as Lab Technician (or 1-4 years for BSc)
• Good knowledge of cGMP
• Good scientific or technical knowledge in cell-based bioassays, cell culture, ELISA and Q-PCR
• Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, cell lines (BL1, BL2), potentially dangerous materials and equipment
• Adequate knowledge of software and computer tools and basic presentation skills
• Fluent in writing and speaking in English and German language
  

Why consider Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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Division

Novartis Technical Operations

Business Unit

NTO QUALITY

Country

Switzerland

Work Location

Basel

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Quality

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Temporary

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No