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QC Sample Management Technician
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U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Morris Plains, NJ (In Person)
$90,900 Salary, Full-Time
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If you're passionate about quality, organization, and being a trusted link between science and patients, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. As a QC Sample Management Technician, you'll play a vital behind the scenes role ensuring critical samples are handled, tracked, and delivered with precision to support Quality Control analytical testing. Working onsite in our Morris Plains facility, you'll partner closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and cross functional teams in a regulated environment where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement directly contribute to product quality and patient safety. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured laboratory work, takes pride in meticulous execution, and thrives in an environment where details truly matter.#
Key ResponsibilitiesManage receipt, registration, storage, distribution, and destruction of Quality Control samples and retainsDeliver samples to Quality Control laboratories to support in‑process and release testing schedulesPrepare samples and documentation for internal and external shipments to contract laboratoriesMaintain accurate sample tracking, labeling, and chain of custody records in compliance with proceduresPerform routine sample inventory, disposal activities, and retention management per current good manufacturing practicesOperate and maintain sample storage areas, including inventory rooms, refrigerators, freezers, and storage equipmentEnsure samples are stored correctly, readily retrievable, and available for audits and shipping needsSupport investigations of sample management issues in partnership with Quality Assurance and Compliance TeamsCommunicate status, risks, and resource needs clearly to supervisors and cross-functional partnersContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies within sample management processesEssential RequirementsHigh school diploma, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific disciplineZero to two years of experience working in a regulated cGMP (current good manufacturing practice environment)Hands-on experience handling laboratory samples in a Quality Control or manufacturing settingAbility to maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulated proceduresExperience using electronic laboratory management or sample tracking systemsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple samples and priorities simultaneouslyAbility to follow written procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements consistentlyEffective communication skills to collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teamsAbility to function effectively in a rapidly changing environment while managing multiple prioritiesHigh attention to detail with a highly organized approach to laboratory and sample management activitiesDesirable RequirementsExperience handling Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) samples and routine maintenance of sample handing equipment including BSCs, refrigerators, freezers and LN2 storage tanksExperience with sample preparation techniques such as pipetting, aliquoting, and laboratory handling equipmentThe salary for this position is expected to range between $63,600 and $118,200 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
LI-OnsiteLocation:
Morris Plains, NJ, United States Shift:
Wednesday - Saturday AM (4x10) | 07:00 AM to 5:30 PMThis is a fixed schedule; applicants should only apply if they are able to work these hours.Relocation Support:
This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Key ResponsibilitiesManage receipt, registration, storage, distribution, and destruction of Quality Control samples and retainsDeliver samples to Quality Control laboratories to support in‑process and release testing schedulesPrepare samples and documentation for internal and external shipments to contract laboratoriesMaintain accurate sample tracking, labeling, and chain of custody records in compliance with proceduresPerform routine sample inventory, disposal activities, and retention management per current good manufacturing practicesOperate and maintain sample storage areas, including inventory rooms, refrigerators, freezers, and storage equipmentEnsure samples are stored correctly, readily retrievable, and available for audits and shipping needsSupport investigations of sample management issues in partnership with Quality Assurance and Compliance TeamsCommunicate status, risks, and resource needs clearly to supervisors and cross-functional partnersContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies within sample management processesEssential RequirementsHigh school diploma, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific disciplineZero to two years of experience working in a regulated cGMP (current good manufacturing practice environment)Hands-on experience handling laboratory samples in a Quality Control or manufacturing settingAbility to maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulated proceduresExperience using electronic laboratory management or sample tracking systemsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple samples and priorities simultaneouslyAbility to follow written procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements consistentlyEffective communication skills to collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teamsAbility to function effectively in a rapidly changing environment while managing multiple prioritiesHigh attention to detail with a highly organized approach to laboratory and sample management activitiesDesirable RequirementsExperience handling Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) samples and routine maintenance of sample handing equipment including BSCs, refrigerators, freezers and LN2 storage tanksExperience with sample preparation techniques such as pipetting, aliquoting, and laboratory handling equipmentThe salary for this position is expected to range between $63,600 and $118,200 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.