QC Laboratory Technician (Sun-Wed 3PM - 1:30 AM)

Job Description Summary Step into a hands-on role at the forefront of quality and precision, where your work directly supports the delivery of life-changing therapies. As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless laboratory operations—supporting sample management, maintaining essential equipment, and driving data integrity in a regulated environment. This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while working alongside a collaborative team committed to excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-impact setting. Job Description #LI-Onsite Location: Morris Plains, NJ, United States Shift: Sunday - Wednesday PM (4 x 10s) 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM You must be able to work this specific shift. Please only apply if these days and hours align with your schedule. Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Key Responsibilities Prepare and restock laboratory workstations with required consumables and reagents Manage reagent inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and uninterrupted lab operations Support sample lifecycle activities including inventory, shipment, and appropriate sample disposal Perform daily instrumentation setup and calibration for laboratory equipment such as flow cytometers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction systems Execute routine maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment to ensure performance and compliance Verify analytical data in real time to ensure accuracy and adherence to established methods Follow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements to maintain a compliant laboratory environment Essential Requirements Associate’s degree (minimum) in science or a related field required At least one year of experience or exposure in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device industry Hands-on laboratory experience, including use of micro pipettes and aseptic techniques Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory guidelines Familiarity with laboratory information management systems preferred (LIMS) Working knowledge of quality systems and standard operating procedures (i.e. ESOP's, etc.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English. Desirable Requirements Experience supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation such as flow cytometry or quantitative polymerase chain reaction systems Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry frameworks, including International Organization for Standardization and American National Standards Institute The salary for this position is expected to range between $45,300 and $84,100 per year. 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. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $45,300.00 - $84,100.00 Skills Desired Collaboration, Communication Skills (Inactive), Data Integrity, Digital saviness (Inactive), Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge (Inactive), Leadership, Managing Ambiguity, Problem Solving Skills (Inactive), Punctuality, Regulatory Requirements knowledge (Inactive) 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. 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