QC Technician (2nd shift, weekends)

Summary

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you driven by precision, quality, and the knowledge that your work directly impacts patient safety? As a QC Technician at Novartis, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working hands-on in a chemistry laboratory environment, you’ll apply your analytical expertise to test, evaluate, and document materials and finished products, supporting reliable supply and inspection readiness. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to life‑changing medicines while growing your skills in a collaborative, quality‑focused environment.

NOTE: Weekend Shift will be Wednesday – Saturday, 2 pm – midnight.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of drug products, stability samples, and materials in compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Manage sample receipt, storage, tracking, and disposition to ensure integrity and inspection readiness
• Document test results accurately using approved methods, procedures, and quality systems
• Execute stability testing activities and maintain complete, audit‑ready documentation
• Identify, document, and escalate technical complaints or adverse events within required timelines
• Support inspection preparedness by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice and internal quality guidelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including efficiency, cost optimization, and laboratory excellence
  
  

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma with at least one year of experience working in a laboratory or quality control environment or bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry or another scientific discipline with no prior experience required. Biochemistry degree preferred.
• Experience using quality control laboratory instrumentation and equipment
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or radiopharmaceutical environments
• Familiarity with microbiological aseptic techniques
  
  

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12/hr and $59.62/hr. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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