Expert Science & Technology (Lab Scientist) in Biologics Pharmaceutical Development (m/f/d)

Expert Science & Technology (Lab Scientist) in Biologics Pharmaceutical Development

Be the change! Join our team of drug product experts at Novartis and help develop the next generation of innovative medicines for patients with unmet medical needs. Work with inspired colleagues who share a common purpose. Collaborate with development teams from other disciplines to drive the biologics portfolio of Novartis for various disease areas like oncology or neurosciences.

As Expert you will:

• Plan, organize, execute and document experiments to develop state of the art drug product processes in lab scale and non-Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) pilot plant for products in development and commercial phase.

• Contribute to maintenance and investments of lab instruments and laboratory infrastructure.

• Author and review technical documents (e.g. instrument/lab procedures) and provide input to scientific reports by adequate raw data documentation.

• Ensure required level of compliance and data integrity in our development laboratories to current Novartis quality guidelines.

What you will bring to the role:

• Education / Experience: Professional education as a technician (chemistry, biotechnology, process engineering or equivalent) with min. 6 years of experience in a related field or a university degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy or equivalent; MSc or BSc with min. 2 years of experience in a related field. Applicants with less experience may be considered at the level of Associate Expert.

• Languages: German (fluent) and English (good command)

• Technical knowledge:

  • Good knowledge/skills of laboratory and/or technical tools. Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical/chemical laboratory or manufacturing. Previous experience with sterile processes (e.g. filling) and working in a clean room environment is beneficial.

  • Basic skills knowledge of software and computer tools (MS Office).

  • Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment.

• Open and curious mind with team spirit, who proactively contributes to the team while being self-organized.

• Interest to work in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility and continuous learning.

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

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 €52.300/year (on a full-time basis). In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible.

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.

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