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Expert Science and Technology - Gene Therapy Analytical Development - Chemistry

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 East Hanover

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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 “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. The pay stated here ($103,600) 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.

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75 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

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 Location: East Hanover, US #onsite Relocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover, NJ, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Role Purpose: Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation or drug product development process by verifying their identity, purity, and homogeneity. Ascertains relationships between molecular structure and physical or biological properties to aid in analysis of compounds and molecules.   Job Description Major accountabilities: • Effectively runs complex experiments and /or takes opportunity to bring new techniques into lab. • Practices efficient time management, focuses on deliverables, and is able to effectively prioritize when designing /undertaking experimental plan. • Analyzes and communicates own results to department /project meetings. • Broadens technical knowledge via departmental activities, literature reading and experiential learning. • Utilizes growing awareness of the drug discovery and /or early development pipeline to identify complex problems, present innovative solutions and drive their implementation. • Key member of drug discovery/technology /development project teams with regular accountability within the project for own area of expertise. • Designs /executes experiments and identifies next steps based on analysis of own data and data from other lab contributors. • Independently modifies existing lab techniques and implements techniques new to the lab. • Communicates results and conclusions to project meetings. • May provide input to internal / external publications including writing relevant sections. Key performance indicators: • Discoveries -Developments • Experiments methods • Adherence to Novartis policy and guidelines • Project & stakeholder feedback • Successful execution of assigned tasks and work packages • Successful interactions in project teams The salary for this position is expected to range between $103,600 and $192,400 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.   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, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.    Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your co

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