QA Associate - Novartis Farmacutica : Job Details

This position will be located at Morris Plains, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 0% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).

The Quality Operations Associate is responsible for first level, hands-on, day-to-day cGMP facilitator role for all site related GMP activities. The QA Associate will interact directly with site staff, who are performing the daily operational functions in support of their effort to produce quality products. This role ensures that the quality strategy is implemented and that there is a continuous drive to improve product and process quality.

• Sun-Wed 6:00am-4:00pm
• Sun-Wed 12:00 pm-10:00pm
• Wed-Sat 6:00am-4:00pm
• Wed-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm

• Associate or BA degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent relevant career experience may be accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceuticals environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, keeping up to date with current industry issues and changing regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrate ownership of completing daily tasks and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under direction of team members, independently, and as part of a team if necessary. Strives for simplicity and clarity.
• SAP, 1QEM, MES, LIMS knowledge preferred.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $55,000 and $102,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

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

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Division Operations

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State New Jersey

Site Morris Plains

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation