Analyst, Quality Control - Raw Materials

Job Description Summary The Analyst, Quality Control, assists and supports the organization with compliance and ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring conformance to established quality processes and standards for manufacturing and production. Job Description Location: This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an On-Site role. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Key Responsibilities: Execute routine and non-routine analysis for cGMP release and characterization testing using techniques including but not limited to chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), AUC, SEC, compendial assays (pH, Conductivity, Osmolality), electrophoresis (CE, Western Blot) and assist with data review. Execute method verifications/transfers as required for various projects. Assist with enrollment of vendors, ordering reagents and consumables for new assays. Perform sampling of incoming materials as required for use in manufacturing and production. Initiate all paperwork (LIMS, SOPs, assay forms) for testing and transfers of methods for projects. Responsible for limited range of laboratory support functions and procedures as assigned, developing capability in basic technical skills, disciplines, and procedures within assigned discipline area(s).  May be assigned to specific disciplines, but will support all necessary laboratory and assay functions, including housekeeping, safety, logbook/equipment use and maintenance, and updates to existing operating procedures.  Capable of delivering to assigned work schedule with attention to detail and accuracy.  Notifies management and initiates events (such as Laboratory Investigations) in the quality systems, with guidance from senior analysts or management.  Assist in special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving by execution of assay.  Gain familiarity with basic process improvement methodologies, learning and applying concepts of lean lab and six sigma that are applicable to the QC lab environment.  Other related job duties as assigned.  Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in scientific disciplines such as Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field. Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Ability to communicate and work in a team environment. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12 and $59.62 per hour. 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. #LI-Onsite EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $66,800.00 - $124,000.00 Skills Desired Business Partnering, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Integrity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Digital savviness, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements knowledge Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. 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Salary : $66,800 - $124,000