Production Technician I

Novartis Farmacéutica; Millburn (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks Production Technicians to contribute to the manufacturing of Radioligand Therapies. The role involves adhering to regulatory requirements, operating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines while working on a rotating shift schedule. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience in a cGMP environment.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cGMP or aseptic environment required.
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Executes activities related to manufacturing of RLT products.
• Ensures compliance with cGMP regulations and FDA guidance.
• Supports production readiness and conducts environmental monitoring.

Skills

cGMP regulations

Aseptic Techniques

Environmental Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline

Job description

#LI-Onsite

This role is located on-site in Millburn, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Production Technicians play an active role in daily production of Radioligand Therapies (RLT) as well as setup and preparation of instruments and equipment.
The Production Technician adheres to regulatory requirements while performing job functions, executing production as per batch records and SOPs. Responsibilities are performed within a team and according to an assigned production shift schedule. The Production Technician works closely with the Manager and Lead to ensure production is executed in a safe and timely manner.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Executes all activities related to the manufacturing of RLT products. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining grade A isolators, focusing on KPI goals as well as ensuring all state, federal and Novartis radiation safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Responsible for successful on-time completion of required training curriculum comprising of the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Aseptic Techniques, Gowning Qualifications and other relevant training including HSE for the specific role.
• Supports all technical aspects related to production readiness including manually cleaning the cell and performing sterilization of the isolators. Conducts routine and dynamic environmental monitoring as required.
• Prepares all materials while maintaining material identity in accordance with the batch monitoring system as defined by procedure.
• Ensures all cGMP compliance activities are followed.
• Participation in assigned qualification/validation activities, and assist on deviation investigations and inspections, as necessary.
• Prepares applicable documents and records such as batch records, shipping documents, and training materials.

Shift: Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, AM Shift - 6am-6pm (12-Hour Shifts, rotating Wednesday’s). Flexibility on shift preference preferred when applying. This position may involve mandatory overtime as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline is highly preferred; If the applicant does not have a degree, a minimum of 1+ year’ of experience in cGMP or aseptic environment is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to aseptic manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (Grade C) area for extended periods of time is required.
• Near vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $27.79 to $51.59/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

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