QC Analyst II

06 February 2026
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Stein Aargau

About the job

Summary

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Relocation Support: This position is based in Stein. Novartis cannot offer relocation support: Please only apply if the location is accessible to you.

You make an important contribution to the quality and safety of the essential supply media for our medicines. As a QC Analyst II, you apply your microbiological and chemical knowledge in routine monitoring, sample analysis, and support of validation activities to keep our sites always ready for inspection. In a supportive team, you contribute to reliable processes, clear data, and high operational standards – thus making a real contribution to patient safety.

About the Role

Main Responsibilities:

• Performing and documenting laboratory analyses with standardized and more complex methods.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and approving analytical data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting investigations and contributing to the handling of deviations outside expectations.
• Implementing innovative methods for drug product and active ingredient analyses from development.
• Participating in co-validation activities and analytical method transfers.
• Monitoring water and gas quality at sampling points and systems as part of utility monitoring.
• Contributing to validation activities and supporting inspections by health authorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed training as a laboratory technician or an equivalent scientific qualification.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment, ideally in quality control or aseptic technology.
• Fluent German skills in speaking and writing as well as basic English skills.
• Ability to perform and document tasks according to GMP and HSE requirements.
• Strong team spirit, result-oriented work, and resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Technical understanding of laboratory equipment, quality control tests, control samples, as well as knowledge in Total Quality Management and GxP standards.

This position is limited to 24 months.

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)