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Quality Control Specialist II - Virology, Molecular and Cell Biology (m/w/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Schaftenau
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- 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 roles2 certified filings for “Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in NJ: $96k–$138k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
Salary Range: €60,978.00 - €95,800.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. The Quality Control Specialist II supports the implementation, validation, and lifecycle management of virological, molecular biological, and cell-based analytical methods. The role translates scientific concepts into robust, practical, and QC compliant laboratory procedures suitable for routine use and contributes to reliable testing strategies for cell banks and process intermediates of biological products. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mammalian cell culture and cell-based analytical techniques including experience in virus-based analytical methods and safe handling of biological materials as well as of molecular biological methods such as nucleic acid amplification techniques and related analytical workflows. Experience working in a pharmaceutical Quality Control or other GMP-regulated laboratory environment is highly desirable, along with knowledge of analytical method lifecycle activities such as validation, transfer, change management, and suitability for routine release or stability testing. Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing, including experience with sample preparation, sequencing workflows, bioinformatics interfaces, or interpretation of sequencing results is preferred. The candidate should also have experience planning and coordinating laboratory activities including collaboration with other departments, contract testing laboratories or cross-site teams. Job Description Major Accountabilities • Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of development, optimization, and validation/ transfer for cell-based and molecular biological analytical methods with main focus on in vitro virus assay and associated readouts, real-time PCR and next generation sequencing. • Prepare, review, and maintain analytical procedures, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and other technical or GxP documentation in English. • Assess method performance, investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and define scientifically sound corrective and preventive actions. • Coordinate laboratory activities and priorities across QC analysts and collaborating laboratories, including shared use of equipment, facilities, materials, and resources. • Work closely with other departments like QC, QA, regulatory, manufacturing, development, biosafety, and external partners to ensure that analytical solutions are technically robust and suitable for routine QC use. • Support deviations, OOx investigations, CAPAs, change controls, data review, and inspection readiness, as applicable. • Monitor scientific, regulatory, and pharmacopeial developments relevant to virology, molecular biology, cell-based testing, and emerging analytical technologies. • Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and efficient laboratory workflows while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Obligatory Requirements : • University degree in virology, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related life-science discipline; an advanced degree is beneficial. • Hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture and cell-based analytical techniques including experience in virus-based analytical methods and safe handling of biological materials as well as of molecular biological methods such as nucleic acid amplification techniques and related analytical workflows • Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate laboratory activities, manage priorities, and follow tasks through to completion. • Clear, proactive, an