at Novartis
Location
Durham
Compensation
$90k–$166k USD
Posted
2 days ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=15
Posted $166k · in the market band
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Job Description Summary
If you’re driven by protecting patients through rigorous contamination control and scientific excellence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. As a Microbiology Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of our products by leading microbiological testing, method verification, and environmental monitoring activities within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to support investigations, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives, while applying your expertise to data review, trending, and technical documentation. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with advanced microbiology processes, influence site readiness, and serve as a trusted subject matter expert—contributing directly to Novartis’ mission to deliver high-quality medicines to patients worldwide.
Job Description
The salary for this position is expected to range between $43.07/hour and $80.00/hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and market considerations, and will be reviewed periodically upon joining Novartis. Novartis may adjust the published salary range based on company and market factors. Compensation includes eligibility for a performance-based incentive.
U.S.-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and generous paid time off.
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 contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$89,600.00 - $166,400.00
Skills Desired
Collaboration, Communication Skills, Data Integrity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making, Digital saviness, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Requirements knowledgeMore open roles at Novartis
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