Expert Science & Technology

LOCATION: Schaftenau, Austria

ROLE TYPE: Lab based, #LI-Hybrid

This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Education (minimum/desirable):

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

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. 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 €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.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

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.