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QC Specialist II (m/f/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Schaftenau
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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. 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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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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-Onsite Location: Schaftenau, Austria Relocation Support: This role is based in Schaftenau, Austria. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. At Novartis, your expertise can help ensure that life-changing medicines meet the highest quality standards before reaching patients worldwide. As a QC Specialist II (m/f/d), you will play a vital role in maintaining laboratory compliance, supporting analytical equipment throughout its lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement across quality systems. Working in a collaborative and highly regulated environment, you will contribute to product quality, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness while helping deliver innovative medicines that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Job Description We offer a 2 years contract. Major Accountabilities: • Manage analytical equipment throughout its lifecycle while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. • Execute laboratory activities and documentation in accordance with Good Practice standards and approved procedures. • Review, compile, and approve quality records and technical documentation within required timelines. • Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, analytical methods, and laboratory processes. • Investigate laboratory events, deviations, and out-of-expectation results to support timely resolution. • Collaborate with internal teams and external laboratories to coordinate quality control activities. • Support inspections, audits, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory. Obligatory Requirements : • University degree in natural sciences or relevant vocational training with equivalent professional experience. • Three to five years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing quality environment. • Practical experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice regulated laboratory. • Strong knowledge of quality control processes, quality systems, and compliance requirements. • Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken. • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive quality-focused solutions. Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 59,781.96 EUR /year (on a full-time basis). We also offer a potential market oriented excess payment in line with your experience and qualifications. 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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: • Austria: EUR 60,978.00 - 95,800.00 EUR The 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 certai