Stein: Postgraduate Quality Assurance Operations - Assembly & Packaging

Job Description Summary

At Novartis Stein Aseptics facility we are producing 40 million units of pre-filled syringes, vials and ampules per year and deliver them as medicines to more than 150 countries. We are currently looking for a motivated Postgraduate to join the Quality Assurance (QA) Operations Assembly & Packaging. Become part of a dynamic and quality-oriented team and support us in the quality of innovative, biotechnological products in one of Novartis most important production plants!

Job Description

Preferred start date: as soon as possible, May preferred
Duration: 12 months
Language requirements: proficient in both German and English

Your key responsibilities will include:
•    Correct, efficient and timely execution of Batch Record Review and Pack Sample Checks of finished product batches (Autoinjectors, syringes, vials, ampoules) in accordance with cGxP requirements and in compliance with registration
•    Active participation in the achievement of product delivery targets (On Time Batch Approval, Supply Delivery Dates, Batch record right first time, Batch right first time)
•    QA Oversight on shopfloor of manufacturing activities (compounding, filling, visual inspection, storage of bulk drug product)
•    Provides support in the evaluation and execution of investigations of deviations
Essential requirements:
•    Education: Bachelor or Master degree in natural sciences or pharmacy (completed in the past ca. 12 months; no PhD)
•    Languages: German: fluent (oral / written); English: very good understanding
•    Experience/Professional requirements: not necessarily required but insight into the manufacturing of medicines in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage

Desirable requirements:
•    Ability to work in a team
•    Flexibility
•    Open communication and engagement
•    Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
•    Knowledge of MS office and SAP
Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Industry

Summary

• Location: Stein Aargau
• Type: Full time