Radiochemistry Isotope Production Technician

Novartis Group Companies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Production Technician to support isotope production, equipment setup, and compliant manufacturing operations. You will work as a qualified radiation worker in a controlled environment, following batch records and SOPs to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing for radiopharmaceutical therapies.

The role is 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, 10 pm–6 am, onsite with relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in GMP or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience; low-bioburden preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing activities for isotope products in accordance with batch records and established 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 in accordance with site procedures.
• Support production readiness through equipment cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of manufacturing areas.
• Conduct routine and dynamic environmental monitoring to maintain manufacturing readiness and compliance.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain materials in accordance with defined batch monitoring procedures.
• Participate in qualification and validation activities to support operational readiness and process compliance.
• Complete production documentation, including batch records, shipping documents, and training records.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, and open communication within the manufacturing team.

Skills

Forklift operations

GMP compliance

HSE policy

Inventory management

Machine operations

Manufacturing

Operations management

Process improvements

Production management

Quality control

Regulatory documents

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Production Technician to support isotope production, equipment setup, and compliant manufacturing operations. You will work as a qualified radiation worker in a controlled environment, following batch records and SOPs to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing for radiopharmaceutical therapies.

The role is 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, 10 pm–6 am, onsite with relocation not offered.