This is a temporary contractor opportunity at NovartisNovartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world's population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnitwww.magnitglobal.com Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on... Quality Control AssociateMicrobiologist, QC Microbiology Analyst Sound technical and scientific understanding; experience in pharmaceutical /QC or equivalentOrders are processed correctly and quickly no waiting times due to wrong or delayed orderDeadline adherence rate: orders completed on time, all missed deadlines reported in good time, the shortest possible lead timeEnsure constant readiness for inspection, no critical complaints from superiors and inspectors Consistently follow the GMP and GSU guidelines, as well as the SOPs, no critical irregularitiesFinding and implementing optimization options to reduce costs Completed training plan.Sample storage and management Analytical testing/documentation of drug product / finished product / complaints / stability / packaging material samples to GxP standardsStability Testing/Sample storage and management Analytical documentation of stability samples to GxP standardsThis role utilizes microbiology laboratory skills to test and measure product or materials while ensuring that analysis is performed according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Analytical Methods, and current Compendia.Administrative activities and GMP and HSE-compliant Infrastructure Management Breakthrough Analysis Being Resilient Operational Excellence Continuous Learning (Dyn. Knowledge Development) Digital & Technology Savvy Laboratory equipment Quality Control (QC) Testing Quality Control Sampling knowledge of TQM and related industry GxP standards and processes Laboratory Excellence Quality decision making Infrastructure ManagementPreferred:Previous experience working in a laboratory environment in the pharmaceutical industry (quality assurance, production), aseptic technique, monitoring of clean rooms and utilities.Location: Durham, NCPay Range: $24.75/hr - $33.02/hrHealth, dental, vision, 401kWhy Novartis?766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. To do our best work we need different viewpoints,which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. Accommodation:If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit ****** 1.862.778.5441.