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QC Specialist II – LIMS/Master Data
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Morrisville
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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 roles23 certified filings for “Director, Forecasting-CV” (Data Scientists) in NJ: $170k–$170k, median $170k. Most were filed at wage level IV (83%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($89,600) 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.
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 Location: Morrisville, North Carolina Relocation Support: This role is based in Morrisville, North Carolina. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. At Novartis, quality data drives the delivery of medicines that patients depend on every day. As a QC Specialist II – LIMS/Master Data, you will play a critical role in building, maintaining, and optimizing LabWare LIMS that supports Quality Control operations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your scientific background, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to influence data integrity, laboratory efficiency, and compliance across a growing manufacturing environment while helping ensure the highest standards of product quality. #LI-Onsite Job Description Key Responsibilities • Create, maintain, and update LabWare LIMS master data to support Quality Control operations. Serve as subject matter expert for LIMS master data, workflows and audit trail and Empower CDS. • Configure sample plans, products, product grades, project stages, analysis, components/specifications, certificate of analysis (COA) setup, safety, suppliers, and lot testing control. • Execute requested change management actions in QMS and LIMS. • Support new product master data creation within LIMS. Support new template creation in LIMS. • Troubleshoot LIMS and Empower master data functional issues in collaboration with management, Information Technology, and service provider as necessary. • Contribute to validation efforts for site LMS / Empower / NetLab and LabX workflows, enhancements and further site LIMS implementations. • Ensure all activities are in compliance with cGMP, including data integrity review and approval of analytical data and tests • Report technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt • Update and maintain SOPs as needed. Essential Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline. • LIMS master data experience is required, including foundational experience with LabWare LIMS • Understanding of structures and data flow requirements in LIMS systems. • Empower Master Data and method building experience is required. • Experience implementing instrument connections, Environmental Monitoring test plans, test scheduling and LES implementations • Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation Q10 principles, data integrity requirements, change control, and Good Documentation Practices. • Strong communication skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and escalate issues in a dynamic environment. Desirable Requirements • At least 1 year of GMP laboratory and system infrastructure experience • Applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation. The salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 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. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here. EEO