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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.
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What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Expert Science & Technology” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in NC: $113k–$113k, median $113k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 1 certified filing for “Expert Science & Technology” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in NC: $113k–$113k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Salary Range:
€20,300.00 - €37,700.00
Job Description Summary
Location: Menges, Slovenia #onsite
Role Purpose:
As an Associate Expert in our Downstream Process Development team in Mengeš, you will plan, prepare and execute purification experiments at laboratory and pilot scale, run pilot batches, and monitor and operate processes. Working closely with scientists, chemical engineers, the team and other departments, you will provide technical support, help analyze and interpret data and trends, propose improvements to process efficiency and robustness, and contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and operational excellence in DSP.
V Novartisu na novo osmišljamo medicino s preoblikovanjem vrhunske znanosti v terapije, ki spreminjajo življenja bolnikov po vsem svetu. Smo ekipa za razvoj procesov izolacije in čiščenja, osredotočena na zgodnje faze razvoja bioloških učinkovin. Z uporabo naprednih tehnologij, znanstveno utemeljenih pristopov in digitalnih rešitev načrtujemo ter optimiziramo procese za proizvodno merilo in tako prispevamo k zagotavljanju visokokakovostnih, varnih in učinkovitih zdravil.
Job Description
In this role, you will:
• Plan, prepare and execute downstream processing experiments at laboratory and pilot scale, with guidance from senior team members.
• Execute pilot batches, and run, monitor and control DSP processes and equipment.
• Complete process documentation accurately and on time after process execution, in line with good documentation practices and internal procedures.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, chemical engineers and the DSP team, providing hands-on technical support for development and pilot activities.
• Support the analysis and interpretation of experimental and process data, including the monitoring of process trends.
• Propose improvements to increase process efficiency and robustness.
• Work with different departments and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement, compliance and operational excellence in DSP, and ensure adherence to applicable quality, ethics, health, safety and environmental requirements.
Education & Technical expertise
• MSc in Biotechnology, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Technology or a related scientific or engineering discipline; alternatively, BSc with relevant experience in pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge in biotechnology or bioprocessing; basic knowledge of downstream processing unit operations (e.g., chromatography, filtration, UF/DF) and process parameters.
• Ability to prepare and execute laboratory experiments and pilot-scale processes according to plans and procedures, and to document results accurately in line with good documentation practices.
• Basic data analysis skills, with the ability to recognize process trends and deviations and to contribute to troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Ability to organize own work, follow agreed priorities and deliver reliable results on time, working effectively within the team and with other departments.
• Interest in digital tools, automation and data-driven approaches in process development; previous experience is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English and good communication skills, combined with a responsible, accurate and collaborative approach.
With the selected candidate, we offer permanent employement with 6 months of probation period. Submit your application with your CV in both Slovenian and English.
Depending on the selected candidate’s knowledge, experience, competencies, and seniority, the company reserves the right to appoint the candidate to a position at a lower level than the one specified in the job p
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