Novartis
QCOfficer
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“QC Officer at Novartis. Skills: Quality Control, Analytical Testing, Investigations, Documentation, Compliance, Continuous Improvement. Perform routine quality control testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products following approved analytical methods.. Identify, document, and escalate deviations or unexpected results promptly to protect product quality and compliance.”
What You'll Achieve.
every release meets the standards patients depend on.
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving Skills
participation in a rotating shift model, which involves work on weekends for part of the schedule.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a comparable life science field., At least 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory in a highly regulated environment., knowledge of good laboratory practices and current good manufacturing practice expectations., Proven ability to document and support investigations, including deviations and out-of-specification results, with attention to detail., Fluent English, with a collaborative and proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and timely delivery., Analytical mind-set and eye for detail
Nice to Have
Dutch language skills are an advantage.
What You'll Do.
Perform routine quality control testing of raw materials
and finished products following approved analytical methods.
and escalate deviations or unexpected results promptly to protect product quality and compliance.
and trend analysis for environmental monitoring in line with site programs.
Lead and contribute to investigations
including deviations and out-of-specification results
ensuring timely and robust closure.
Support qualification and re-qualification of laboratory equipment
and computerized systems.
and compliant laboratory documentation within a highly regulated environment.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; collaborative and proactive mindset; Weekend coverage is shared across teams
Communication Scope
Communication Skills
Full Job Description
**Band** Level 3 **Job Description Summary** #LI-Onsite (80% on site, 20% work from home, based on the agreement) Location: Baarle Nassau, Netherlands Relocation Support: This role is based in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. If you care about doing work that genuinely protects patients, this is the role where your precision really matters. As a Quality Control Officer at Novartis, you’ll be at the heart of the quality control laboratory - running analytical testing, spotting anything unusual early, and supporting clear, high-quality investigations when results fall outside specifications. You’ll also help with qualification work for laboratory equipment and computerized systems, contribute to strong documentation, and keep laboratory processes reliable, compliant, and continuously improving - so every release meets the standards patients depend on. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Perform routine quality control testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products following approved analytical methods. * Identify, document, and escalate deviations or unexpected results promptly to protect product quality and compliance. * Conduct sampling, documentation, and trend analysis for environmental monitoring in line with site programs. * Lead and contribute to investigations, including deviations and out-of-specification results, ensuring timely and robust closure. * Support qualification and re-qualification of laboratory equipment, analytical methods, and computerized systems. * Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant laboratory documentation within a highly regulated environment. **Essential Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a comparable life science field. * At least 1 year of experience (preferred more) in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory in a highly regulated environment. * Strong knowledge of good laboratory
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