Quality Control Technician

About the role

The Quality Control Technician ensures that finished products and incoming materials meet strict quality standards in a cGMP environment. Working on rotating shifts, including night turns, you will support the laboratory and manufacturing teams to maintain compliance with Novartis quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of batches, raw materials, and finished products according to SOPs and cGMP rules.
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and microbiological verification of QC equipment and pharmaceutical areas.
• Execute calibration, verification, qualification, and validation activities for QC processes and instruments.
• Support deviation investigations, OOS/OOT/OOE analyses, CAPA follow‑up, and change control management.
• Prepare analytical batch records, maintain Good Documentation Practices, and report results.
• Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and qualification/validation projects.

Required profile

• Degree in chemistry, biology or a related scientific field (preferred).
• Experience in a radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment is desirable.
• Fluent in Italian and good knowledge of English.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including night turns.

Required skills

• cGMP compliance
• SOP adherence
• GxP knowledge
• Microbiological verification
• Calibration and validation of analytical equipment
• Analytical testing and batch record documentation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in medicines.
• Access to Novartis benefits and development programs.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.