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QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm-10:30pm)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Morris Plains
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “QC Systems and Services Manager” (Industrial Production Managers) in NJ: $130k–$130k, median $130k. The pay stated here ($45,300) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Summary Are you passionate about protecting product quality and ensuring patient safety? As a QC Microbiology Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the microbiological integrity of our manufacturing environments. Based onsite in Morris Plains, you will perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled environments, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and helping uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. Job Description #LI-Onsite Shift/Hours : Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm (10-hour shifts) Location: Morris Plains, United States Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Key Responsibilities: • Perform routine and batch‑related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments. • Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices. • Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles. • Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory. • Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media. • Prepare microbiology samples and out‑of‑specification media for shipment to contract laboratories. • Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release. • Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs. • Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly. • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Requirements: • Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field. • At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory. • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. • Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing. • Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity. • Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles. • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods. • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Desirable Requirements: • Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System. • Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments. US Salary Transparency The salary for this position is expected to range between $45,300 and $84,100 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here. 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, gende