Associate Scientist Bioanalytics
Morris Plains (Morris County)
Job description
Job Description
A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance driven people. All of which makes us one of the most rewarding employers in our field. We're committed to peak performance, improving the quality of life, and embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents to achieve competitive advantage.
Under general direction, perform testing and other activities in functions supporting the Bioanalytics department.
**Second Shift position**
Candidates must be available to work during second shift hours (afternoon to evenings) as well as Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat schedules
• Perform Bioanalytical testing in support of clinical and commercial release strategies.
• Document results within electronic and paper based systems accordingly.
• Peer review and archive analytical data in lab documentation systems.
• Manage reagent and equipment inventory for assigned areas of responsibilities
• Ensures cleanliness of laboratory working areas
• Perform daily equipment startup and shutdown
• Support OOS/OOE/OOT and deviation investigations.
• Follows GxP quality policies and procedures.
• Draft presentations as required
• Ensures all assigned training is completed within required time frame.
• Performs other job duties as assigned..
Posting Title
Associate Scientist Bioanalytics
Desired profile
Minimum requirements
High School Diploma Required
Preferred BA in Cell biology Immunology, Molecular biology, virology, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics, microbiology, sterile manufacture, or medical device industry, ideally in a QC laboratory setting.
Understanding of the concepts of cGxP
Understanding of bioassay test methods (Elisa, Flow cytometry, qPCR, cell culture).
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experienced in the use of computer based systems and applications
Job Type
Full Time
Country
USA
Work Location
Morris Plains
Functional Area
Quality
Division
Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit
NTO BTDM
Employment Type
Regular
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.