Postgraduate / Postdoctorate Quality Control (QC) Cell & Gene Therapy

Job ID

REQ-10062214

September 23, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Biocenter of Excellence laboratory is seeking a recent BSc/MSc/PhD graduate to gain invaluable insights into the Quality Control Laboratory and general GxP practices. Our team oversees the release, stability, and validation testing of approximately 18 distinct biotech products, employing a diverse range of analytical techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, ELISA, and compendial methods, all delivered under full GxP regulation.

About the Role

Duration: until the end of 2026

Preferred start date: November 1, 2025

Location: Stein, Aargau

Your accountabilities will include:

• Perform QC-related investigations like OOS, OOE, OOT, or Deviations, including report writing.
• Prepare deviation reports linked to equipment failures or malfunctions.
• Define Corrective Actions or Preventive Actions as part of the investigations.
• Guide analysts during routine analysis and assist in identifying solutions during problem detection.
• Support the senior QC specialist during health authority inspections.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and trending.
• Generate and review standard operating procedures.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or pharmacy (completed within the last 12 months).
• Laboratory experience.
• A resilient and collaborative team player.
• Sound technical and scientific knowledge of pharmaceutical/chemical analytics/QC or equivalent.
• Languages: Business-level proficiency in German and English.

Important Information

Only applications that match the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a medical condition or disability, or if you need detailed information about the essential functions of the position, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Why Novartis

Helping people living with diseases and their families takes more than innovative science. It requires a community of intelligent, passionate individuals like you. Together, we can collaborate, support, and inspire one another, leading to breakthroughs that can change patients' lives. Ready to help create a brighter future together?

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Division

Operations

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

Switzerland

Site

Stein Aargau

Company / Legal Entity

C046 (FCRS = CH046) Novartis Pharma Stein AG

Functional Area

Others

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Early Career (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No