Junior Manufacturing Technician

Novartis; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle-Nassau, Netherlands is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Technician to contribute to radiopharmaceutical production. You will operate equipment, perform manual tasks, and support chemical processes under GMP guidelines in a tight quality system.

Responsibilities include preparing chromatography columns, recycling line processes, line cleaning, incident escalation, and potential trainer duties.

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO degree in Engineering, Biology and Medical Laboratory Research, or Chemical Analyst, or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or controlled production environments is preferred.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and willingness to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute production processes by operating equipment and performing manual tasks.
• Execute chemical processes such as electrolysis and chromatography.
• Prepare chromatography columns for production.
• Manage recycle line process including target ampoule preparation.
• Clean and sanitize production lines and equipment.
• Identify incidents or issues and escalate to the shift lead.
• Address first line failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain training records and stay updated with requirements.
• Possibly train colleagues in production tasks.

Skills

GMP Compliance

Machine Operations

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Process Improvements

Regulatory Documents

Forklift Operations

Education

MBO/HBO degree in Engineering/ Biology/ Medical Lab Research/ Chemical Analyst, or similar (MTS/MLO)

Job description

Salary Range:

Job Description Summary

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Locatie: Baarle-Nassau , Netherlands

The role is based in Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

A junior manufacturing technician contributes to the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products, at Novartis in Baarle-Nassau, according to the Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Batch Manufacturing Records as laid down in the quality system.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute the production process of pharmaceutical products by operating equipment and performing manual tasks.
• Execute chemical processes such as electrolysis and chromatography as part of the production process and responsibilities.
• Prepare chromatography columns for the production process.
• Prepare and execute the recycle line process including target ampoule preparation.
• Clear and clean production line and equipment.
• Identify unexpected incidents, condition or detail and escalate to production shift lead.
• Remedying first line failures.
• Keep up to date with training requirements.
• May act as trainer to train colleagues.

Essential Requirements:

• MBO or HBO degree (Engineering, Biology and Medical Laboratory Research, or Chemical Analyst) or in a similar field, MTS or MLO.
• Knowledge of a pharmaceutical or control production environment.
• Analytical skills that allow you to see what can be improved.
• Attention to detail.
• Open to Shift work

Nice to have/ Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with production or GMP is an advantage

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Forklift Operations, GMP Compliance, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy, Inventory Management, Machine Operations, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Production Management, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Documents