AS&T Expert - Microbiology (m/f/d) Schaftenau, Tirol

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and oversight of all analytical activities related to microbiological testing as e.g. Bioburden, Sterility and Bacterial endotoxin testings.
• Life-cycle management of analytical methods, including control of method performance, analytical method improvements, pharmacopoeia and health authority compliance (subject matter expert in health authority inspections)
• Single point of contact for internal and external clients and contract laboratories, if applicable.
• Ensure timely analytical implementation for microbiological, sterility, endotoxin detection methods (Method Transfer and Method Validation) for new projects
• Planning and coordination of Low Endotoxin Recovery Studies
• Implementation of new state of the art technologies and automatization systems
• Scientific analytical support for quality control, production, registration and marketing and Handling of investigation related to deviations, OOS/OOE and complaints
• Budget planning and budget tracking

Requirements:

• PhD or a Master degree with natural science/biological/technical background (e.g. biology, chemistry, pharmacy) or equivalent education
• Several years of experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or analytical laboratory in GMP environment desirable
• Fundamental knowledge in biology/microbiology and aseptic manufacturing process
• Fluent in English, German optional
• Good communication skills and team player
• Independent working style and curiosity to learn more about commercial project management on analytical topics

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

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 €64.023,61 /year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary may be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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.