Expert Science & Technology
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Independently designs, plans, organizes, documents or supervises scientific experiments or activities. Reviews and interprets the results for the timely delivery of analytical activities, testing, procedures and/or reports., Independently designs, plans, organizes, documents or supervises scientific experiments or activities. Reviews and interprets the results for the timely delivery of analytical activities, testing, procedures and/or reports.
Main activities
o Plans, organizes, performs and documents scientific experiments / DQP/ GMP testing/ plant activities.
o Provides documentation of raw data, evaluates, and interprets results obtained for advanced but established methods or procedures.
o Reviews and approves raw data generated by others.
o Operates within clear well-defined procedures with some latitude for decision making on expected issues.
o Works according to appropriate standards defined for quality, ethics, health, safety, environment, and information security.
o Ensures compliance to DQP / GMP.
o Writes protocols, reports or lab procedures based on templates under moderate supervision. Writes documents intended for external partners (e.g., other line units, authorities, companies) and supports generation of registration documents.
o Contributes to development of new methods/procedures or optimization of existing methods/procedures.
o Contributes to maintenance of equipment/infrastructure.
o Recognizes and proactively communicates and provides input to the solutions of complex problems (e.g. unexpected results from experiments or deviations); addresses and solves problems within own area of responsibility.
o Provides basic understanding and meeting of customers needs.
o Actively participates in knowledge exchange and trains new/less experienced analysts/ employees under training/education.
o Independently investigates laboratory related quality events and manages quality changes
Additional specific roles/tasks
- supports the implementation of LC-MS and liquid-handler automation in GMP routine laboratory workflow
- short term planning of the Analytical Operations Austria - Physical-chemistry laboratory tasks
Requirements
Technician with analytical/ laboratory relevant experience and/or degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology etc.)
Languages:
- Intermediate-fluent knowledge of English
- Intermediate knowledge of German
Experience/Professional requirement:
- Adequate scientific or technical knowledge in a pharmaceutical area, especially with analytical methods with GMP background.
- Good knowledge/skills of laboratory and/or technical tools.
- Adequate knowledge of software and computerized tools/systems.
- Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
- Basic-good skills in scientific/technical areas of collaboration.
- Basic-good presentation skills.
- Can-do attitude, make-it-happen mindset, transparent communication, critical thinking
Benefits & conditions
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/year (on a full-time basis).
We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve.