Microbiologic Technician

Job Description Summary

The Microbiological Technician is responsible for the execution and documentation of biologic and microbiological testing in conformity to GMP standards and SOPs in force efficiently, competently and in the planned terms. Compliance with the existing regulation on ecology and security. The Microbiology Technician ensures the correct procedure of radiopharmaceutical control with high standards of GMP, HSE, environmental protection and good working practices.

 

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Perform analysis on excipients, drug substances, drug products, water and primary packaging according to internal SOPs. 
• Execute stability study protocols, process validation protocols, method validation protocols and every study tied to drug products involved in technology transfer for the field of expertise.
• Perform the sterility test on the products from ADACAP Novartis sites. 
• Perform instrument performance qualification tests whenever required 
• Register the analysis correctly and in compliance with ALCOA+ principles other than the relevant applicable SOPs. 
• Collaborate with management for reaching the department objectives 
• Know and apply the relevant SOPs for the field of expertise. 
• Collaborate in the maintenance of good conditions of laboratories, instruments and work environment. 
• Collaborate in keeping quality control SOPs updated.

Obligatory requirements:

• Education: Master degree in Biology (or equivalent) or biology technical high school education.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical companies is desirable. 
• Languages: Fluent Spanish, basic knowledge of English, verbally and in writing.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: 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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

 

Skills Desired

Continued Learning, Gmp Procedures, Managing Ambiguity, Qa (Quality Assurance), Quality Control (Qc) Testing, Quality Standards, Self-Awareness, Technical Knowledge, Technological Intelligence