Quality Control Specialist II

Salary Range:
€60,978.00 - €95,800.00
Job Description Summary
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Location: Schaftenau, Austria
Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Shape the future of biological quality control by turning advanced science into reliable laboratory solutions. In this role, you will develop, validate, and improve virological, molecular biological, and cell-based analytical methods that support the testing of cell banks and biological process intermediates. Working across laboratories and functions, you will solve complex technical challenges, strengthen compliant testing strategies, and help ensure innovative methods are ready for routine use.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities
Plan and coordinate development, optimization, validation, and transfer of cell-based and molecular biological analytical methods.
Develop virus-based assays, real-time polymerase chain reaction methods, and associated analytical readouts.
Prepare and maintain analytical procedures, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and regulated technical documentation.
Investigate technical issues, determine root causes, and establish scientifically sound corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate laboratory priorities, resources, equipment, materials, and activities across analysts and collaborating laboratories.
Partner across quality, regulatory, manufacturing, development, biosafety, and external teams to deliver robust analytical solutions.
Support deviations, out-of-expectation investigations, change controls, data reviews, and inspection readiness activities.
Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and efficient workflows while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
Obligatory Requirements:
University degree in virology, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related life-science discipline.
Practical experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based analytical techniques, virus-based methods, and safe handling of biological materials.
Knowledge of nucleic acid amplification techniques and associated molecular biological analytical workflows.
Strong organizational skills to coordinate laboratory activities, manage priorities, and deliver tasks reliably.
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and translate scientific findings into practical laboratory procedures.
Very good written and spoken English, plus German proficiency or willingness to develop it.
Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group.
In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is €59,781.96 EUR/year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:
Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR
The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Skills Desired