Isotope Production Technician (Radiochemistry)

Novartis Group Companies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) with company contribution and 1

Paid time off: vacation, personal days

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Production Technician in Indianapolis, IN to actively support isotope product manufacturing, equipment setup, and batch record compliance. The role requires working as a qualified radiation worker in a controlled manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory adherence.

You will operate Grade C isolators, follow SOPs, and participate in environmental monitoring, qualification, and validation activities while contributing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in GDP/ aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience; low-bioburden experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work safely with radioactive materials in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Experience following SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments, PPE, and necessary respiratory protection.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing activities for isotope products in accordance with batch records and procedures.
• Operate and maintain Grade C isolators while supporting safe, compliant production operations.
• Follow radiation safety requirements, including dosimetry, PPE, and ALARA principles.
• Perform contamination control, personnel monitoring, and material monitoring per site procedures.
• Support production readiness through equipment cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of manufacturing areas.
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring to maintain readiness and compliance.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain materials per batch monitoring procedures.
• Participate in qualification and validation activities to support readiness and process compliance.
• Complete production documentation, including batch records and training records.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, current GMP compliance, and open communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Radioactive materials handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a Production Technician in Indianapolis, IN to actively support isotope product manufacturing, equipment setup, and batch record compliance. The role requires working as a qualified radiation worker in a controlled manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory adherence.

You will operate Grade C isolators, follow SOPs, and participate in environmental monitoring, qualification, and validation activities while contributing to