QC Operational Scheduler (Sun - Wed AM)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Scheduling System (Binocs), ensuring batch assignments and routine testing tasks are allocated.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors/managers to capture analyst time off.
• Coordinate retesting associated with AIA/OOS investigative events.
• Manage non-routine testing requests, including Stability Testing, Studies, Cell Line Qualifications, and reagent qualifications.
• Ensure the testing schedule aligns with projected product release timelines.
• Report and provide planning status updates in daily Tier meetings.
• Continuously update the schedule and adjust the plan as needed to meet planning requirements.
• Monitor all daily testing activities in collaboration with the execution and support team.

Role Requirements:

• HS diploma, Associate Degree, Biotechnology Certificate, or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration
• 0-2 years of experience in a cGMP environment / commercial manufacturing.. Experience years will vary with education level.
• Experience in a regulated GMP environment, preferably within QC operations in a cell therapy company.
• Experience with scheduling systems, such as Binocs preferred
• Good understanding of QC Analytical Testing Methods preferred

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $30.58/hour and $56.82/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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