OSD Manufacturing Operator II: Tablet & Capsule Production

Novartis AG; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), to help shape a new Morrisville site. You will perform OSD manufacturing activities, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to safe, high-quality tablet and capsule production.

This onsite role requires a biology/chemistry background and hands-on GMP experience, with collaboration across Operations, QA, and Safety. You’ll document batch records accurately and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of cGMP manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in OSD manufacturing, including tablet and capsule production.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong GMP knowledge, batch documentation, and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute OSD manufacturing activities according to production schedules with GMP and safety.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used in tablet and capsule production.
• Perform manufacturing activities across granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation.
• Complete batch records accurately and on time per GMP expectations.
• Conduct equipment setup, cleaning, line clearance, and room prep.
• Perform in-process checks, sampling, and routine production monitoring.
• Identify equipment or process issues and raise deviations to Operations and QA.
• Support FDA inspection readiness through procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

OSD manufacturing

GMP compliance

FDA-regulated environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related scientific field

Job description

Novartis seeks a Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), to help shape a new Morrisville site. You will perform OSD manufacturing activities, ensure GMP compliance, and contribute to safe, high-quality tablet and capsule production.

This onsite role requires a biology/chemistry background and hands-on GMP experience, with collaboration across Operations, QA, and Safety. You’ll document batch records accurately and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.