Salary Range:

59.782,00 € - 95.800,00 €

Band

Level 3

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Primary Location: Schaftenau, Austria
Other Locations: Kundl, Austria
Internal job title: QC Specialist II Microbiology
Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Play a key role in safeguarding patient safety and product quality in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. As a QC Specialist II Microbiology, you will be a trusted quality partner across production and analytical teams, ensuring that testing, documentation, and release activities meet the highest GMP standards. Your work will directly support reliable product supply, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement - making a real impact on medicines that matter to patients worldwide.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Oversee production and testing activities to ensure full compliance with cGxP, data integrity, and eCompliance requirements
Support investigations related to deviations, exceptions, and quality events
Review and approve production, quality control, and AS&T documentation
Perform batch record reviews when required
Approve quality control data, including batch release data
Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special quality cases within required timelines
Act as a key contributor to audits and inspections within the quality control area
Assess deviations, out‑of‑specification results, corrective actions, and change requests
Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across QC processes

Essential Requirements

Experience in quality control or analytical science & technology within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment
Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice standards
Strong technical understanding, with the ability to work confidently with laboratory instruments, devices, and digital systems
Ability to work in a structured, independent manner while collaborating effectively across teams
Fluency in German and English, written and spoken

We offer a temporary contract for 2 years.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 59.782,00 to - € 95.800,00

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development options as well as worldwide career opportunities within the Novartis group. We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Accessibility and Accommodation

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Skills Desired

Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Integrity, gmp, GMP Compliance, GMP Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Protocols, Laboratory Testing, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Requirements knowledge

Quality Control Specialist, Microbiology (m/f/d)