Job ID
REQ-10076091
Jul 06, 2026
USA
Available in: English
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.
About the Role
#LI-OnsiteLocation: Morris Plains, NJ, United StatesShift: Sunday - Wednesday PM (4 x 10s) 3:00 PM - 1:30 AMYou 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare and restock laboratory workstations with required consumables and reagentsManage reagent inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and uninterrupted lab operationsSupport sample lifecycle activities including inventory, shipment, and appropriate sample disposalPerform daily instrumentation setup and calibration for laboratory equipment such as flow cytometers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction systemsExecute routine maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment to ensure performance and complianceVerify analytical data in real time to ensure accuracy and adherence to established methodsFollow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements to maintain a compliant laboratory environmentEssential RequirementsAssociate's degree (minimum) in science or a related field requiredAt least one year of experience or exposure in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device industryHands-on laboratory experience, including use of micro pipettes and aseptic techniquesKnowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory guidelinesFamiliarity 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 PowerPointStrong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English.Desirable RequirementsExperience supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation such as flow cytometry or quantitative polymerase chain reaction systemsFamiliarity with regulatory standards and industry frameworks, including International Organization for Standardization and American National Standards InstituteThe 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.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
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 & Reasonable AccommodationsThe 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 [email protected] 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.
Division
Operations
Business Unit
Quality
Location
USA
State
New Jersey
Site
Morris Plains
Company / Legal Entity
U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Functional Area
Quality
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Quality Operations USA
Job ID
REQ-10076091
QC Laboratory Technician (Sun-Wed 3PM - 1:30 AM)
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Job ID
REQ-10076091
QC Laboratory Technician (Sun-Wed 3PM - 1:30 AM)
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Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.