Novartis AG
Stein Aargau
QC Analyst I
- 21 September 2026
- 100%
- Stein Aargau
Job summary
Join Novartis in Stein, Switzerland, for a critical role. This position supports the manufacturing of active ingredients for clinical studies.
Tasks
- Manage incoming goods and prepare shipments per GMP standards.
- Operate and maintain production equipment, ensuring compliance.
- Assist in audits and maintain documentation of processes.
Skills
- Completed vocational training; experience in GMP environments required.
- Fluent German and good English communication skills necessary.
- Strong understanding of GMP regulations and production processes.
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About the job
Summary
Location: Stein, Switzerland
This role is based in City, Country. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
The position supports the manufacture of active substances and solid dosage forms for clinical studies in the Novartis TRD PHAD ORAL Supply Team. Specifically, the activities relate to GMP-compliant production of active substances and solid dosage forms, operation of manufacturing equipment, support with maintenance & qualification, as well as cleaning and documentation of the performed activities
About the Role
Main Responsibilities:
- Goods receipt, proper storage and preparation for shipment of goods
- GMP-compliant manufacture of active substances and solid dosage forms, including Precise Drug Processing (PDP), encapsulation, tabletting and/or granulation as well as performing in-process controls (IPC) or process flow controls (PAK) and input into the MES system
- Operation including setup, cleaning and disinfection of manufacturing equipment and rooms
- Support in performing maintenance & calibration of manufacturing equipment and participation in assigned investment projects (e.g. within qualification and commissioning), delegated sample handling
- Responsible for order and cleanliness in the assigned areas and rooms
- Responsible for ensuring equipment availability of the assigned equipment. Own responsibility for continuous training/development, participation in implementation and adherence to 5S and IQP/Continuous Improvement (CI) measures
- Participation in preparation of internal and external audits & active participation in audit execution, contribution to fulfilment of Supply Team specific process key performance indicators (KPI)
- Participation in creation/revision of procedural documents (SOP, WP, FRM). Compliance with cGMP, HSE, Data Integrity and ISEC (Information Security) guidelines
Professional Training:
- Minimum: Completed vocational training
- Preferred: Vocational training as chemical and pharmaceutical technologist, food sector or hygiene operation or a technical vocational training with experience in GMP regulated environment (e.g. mechanic, mechatronics etc.)
- Minimum: Fluent German skills (spoken and written)
- Preferred: Good English skills (spoken and written)
- >5 years experience in GMP regulated environment, if no specialised training as chemical or pharmaceutical technologist is available.
- Experience in development operation of a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing desirable.
- Experience in manufacture of active substances (sieving, mixing and milling activities) or solid dosage forms (mixing, granulating, sieving, milling, compacting, extruding, tabletting, encapsulation, sorting, coating)
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 65,870.00 - 122,330.00 CHF Annual.
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
This is applicable for Austria, China, Czech Republic, India, Japan, Mexico, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye and USA.
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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
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