In a statement it said: "The proposals are part of a broad strategic plan to ensure Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics is competitive in the long term and can bring innovative and affordable vaccines to our patients.
"To help achieve this, and establish a more competitive and sustainable cost base, we are proposing the closure of one of three production buildings."
Garston and Halewood Labour MP Maria Eagle added: "At a time when the Tory-Lib Dem Government is slashing thousands of jobs in the public sector, it is incredibly bad news that one of our best local firms is shedding 190 jobs."
