Job Description Summary
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Job Description
In Lek’s microbiology laboratory in Lendava, we are looking for a dedicated professional to take on a key role in ensuring the quality of our products. As a QC Specialist Microbiology , you will be responsible for analytical equipment qualifications, preparation of protocols/procedures, analytical method validations, reviewing and approving analyses, and supporting inspections.
Your role will also include close collaboration with analysts - taking ownership of your area, coordinating and planning work - as well as conducting deviation investigations.
This is a responsible and technically diverse position where your expertise will directly contribute to the quality of our processes and products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, gaining insight into the complexity of pharmaceutical manufacturing and expanding your professional knowledge.
Your key responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Investigating analytical deviations and implementing preventive/corrective actions
Ensuring all activities comply with current Good Practices, including data integrity
Reviewing and approving analytical data/tests (analytical sample release)
Responsibility for validation and troubleshooting of analytical methods in line with requirements, and supporting the implementation of new methods and techniques
Participating in the selection of new equipment, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring team members are properly trained
Responsibility for preparing and revising general and working procedures, certificates of analysis, and analytical and registration documentation
Ensuring proper processing and archiving of analytical documentation
Supporting inspection readiness within your area of responsibility and communicating with analytical stakeholders
What you will bring to the role:
University degree in microbiology .
Active knowledge of English and fluent knowledge of Slovenian.
Previous work experience in quality, development, production, or other related areas is an advantage.
What we offer:
Job location: Lendava, Slovenia
Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period
Expected weekly working hours: 40
*Pay range: €30.960 – €46.440 gross per year
* Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.
Our compensation package additionally includes:
Annual bonus (STI) : percentage of annual salary
Vacation allowance : in 2026 it was €2,450 net
Christmas bonus : in 2025 it was €2,100 gross
OurShare : every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG
Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme : The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary
Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)
A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities
Ready for your next career move?
You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by November 18th, 2026.
Why Sandoz?
Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health.
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help…