QC Analyst IV

at  Novartis

Essential Requirements:

• Delivery of results in time and quality (e.g. review and approve validation, qualification protocols and reports)
• Adherence to established KPI targets related to QC activities (global and local)
• Project progressing according to plan and quality expectations.
• Number and severity of cGMP issues identified during internal and external audits
• No critical observations during authority inspections
• No delay with new product introductions caused by the la

Desirable Requirements:

• University degree with a scientific / technological background (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location – Singapore #LI Hybrid
About the Role:
This role will ensure proper maintenance of QC IPC/DS (In Process control/Drug Substance) lab equipment and systems and troubleshoot to ensure full cGMP-compliance for shift team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform product testing and analysis under cGMP to meet required timelines.
• Provide technical support to run and validate necessary test methods on lab equipment and in developing method transfer/validation protocols and reports.
• Support lab equipment qualification and improvement projects
• Participate in carrying out laboratory investigations by identifying documents and information to support root causes.
• Prepares and/or review QC documents, including complex assays, to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and clarity and that materials or final products have been manufactured, tested, or inspected according to specification and cGMPs.
• Prepare and participate in health authorities inspections and internal audits in respective area.
• Provide on the job guidance to new job holders to carry out basic day to day lab operation works.
• Suggest ideas and execute improvements to optimize test procedures or efficiency whenever possible.
• Able to support rotating shift hours (Day/night).

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Requirements:

• Delivery of results in time and quality (e.g. review and approve validation, qualification protocols and reports)
• Adherence to established KPI targets related to QC activities (global and local)
• Project progressing according to plan and quality expectations.
• Number and severity of cGMP issues identified during internal and external audits
• No critical observations during authority inspections
• No delay with new product introductions caused by the lab

Desirable Requirements:

• University degree with a scientific / technological background (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent)

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