Analyst, Quality Control - Physical Chemistry

Join Novartis and play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of life‑changing medicines. As an Analyst, Quality Control – Physical Chemistry, you will support critical compliance activities through the preparation, testing, and monitoring of products to ensure alignment with established quality standards in manufacturing and production. In this hands‑on laboratory role, you will build your technical expertise while contributing to a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering safe, effective therapies to patients around the world.

This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

• Execute routine and non‑routine analysis for cGMP release and characterization testing
• Perform analytical testing with a strong focus on HPLC and UPLC, alongside AUC, SEC, CE, and Western Blot
• Conduct compendial assays including pH, conductivity, and osmolality testing
• Support method verifications and transfers for multiple projects
• Perform sampling of incoming materials for use in manufacturing and production
• Initiate and maintain documentation including LIMS entries, SOPs, and assay forms
• Maintain laboratory equipment, logbooks, and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Initiate and support laboratory investigations and quality events with guidance
  
  Assist in analytical and instrument troubleshooting through assay execution
• Apply lean lab and six sigma concepts to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline
• Hands‑on experience or exposure to HPLC and/or UPLC analytical techniques
• Ability to learn and apply professional concepts in a laboratory environment
  
  Understanding of and ability to follow company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accuracy in a structured work environment

• Experience with method validation activities in a regulated laboratory environment
• Experience supporting or executing method transfers

The salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12 and $59.62 per hour. 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.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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