Associate Scientist

Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST (WED - SAT 2:30PM - 1:00AM)

• Location: Onsite - Morris Plains, NJ

• Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 2:30pm - 1:00am

• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.

Under general direction, perform testing and other activities in functions supporting the Quality Control department (Micro/EM, QC Bio-assay, and raw materials, as appropriate).

• Perform Bio-Analytical testing such as Flow, ELISA, cell count, cell viability, qPCR as well as micro/EM testing such as environmental monitoring, gram stain, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma.

• Perform raw material testing such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, osmolarity, UV/VIS, polarimeter, refractometer, and viscometer.

• Maintain controls and reference standards to support testing. Maintenance of Cell Lines and cell banks.

• Review/approve data generated by other team members.

• Perform method qualification/optimization of methods as per appropriate protocols.

• Contribute to OOS/OOE investigations and deviation investigations.

• Knowledge of LabWare LIMS and/or other QC data systems.

• Maintain GMP/GLP quality systems and follows quality policies.

Role Requirements

• BA or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or other related science AND 0 - 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics, microbiology, sterile manufacture, or medical device industry.

• Knowledge of cGMP and an understanding of the concepts of GLP, good clinical practices and FDA guidelines, applicable state and foreign regulations, and standards routinely used in the industry (i.e., ANSI, ISO, etc.).

• Knowledge of microbiological and environmental monitoring, bioassay, and/or raw material test methods, as appropriate.

• Knowledge of LIMS systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals in various aspects of Novartis operations.

• Detail-oriented with expertise in problem solving and solid decision-making abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Additional information

• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $69,300 - $103,900 salaried; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.