QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm - 10:30pm)
Legend Biotech USA, Morris Plains, NJ, United States
Job Description Summary
Are you passionate about protecting product quality and patient safety through your work? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing environments meet the highest microbiological standards. Working onsite in Morris Plains during a Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift, you will support environmental monitoring activities, generate high‑quality data, and contribute directly to product release.
Job Description
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Shift/Hours
Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location
Morris Plains, United States
Relocation Support
This role is based in Morris Plains, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
Prepare microbiology samples and out‑of‑specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
Associate or bachelors degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements
Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.
Salary
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $45,300 and $84,100 annually.
Benefits
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements where applicable, including discretionary bonuses and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company contribution, and various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Employment Terms
If hired, the employee will be employed in an at‑will position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other compensation programs at any time based on business or market factors.
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 and Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Skills Desired
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Data Integrity
Dealing With Ambiguity
Digital saviness
Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge
Leadership
Problem Solving Skills
Punctuality
Regulatory Requirements knowledge
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Are you passionate about protecting product quality and patient safety through your work? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing environments meet the highest microbiological standards. Working onsite in Morris Plains during a Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift, you will support environmental monitoring activities, generate high‑quality data, and contribute directly to product release.
Job Description
#LI-Onsite
Shift/Hours
Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location
Morris Plains, United States
Relocation Support
This role is based in Morris Plains, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
Prepare microbiology samples and out‑of‑specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
Associate or bachelors degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements
Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.
Salary
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $45,300 and $84,100 annually.
Benefits
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements where applicable, including discretionary bonuses and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company contribution, and various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Employment Terms
If hired, the employee will be employed in an at‑will position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other compensation programs at any time based on business or market factors.
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 and Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Skills Desired
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Data Integrity
Dealing With Ambiguity
Digital saviness
Health & Safety Regulations Knowledge
Leadership
Problem Solving Skills
Punctuality
Regulatory Requirements knowledge
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