Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
As the Pharma Operator Assistant, you will assist in the compounding and mixing of pharmaceutical bulk product. You will use your knowledge of working with chemicals in a cGMP environment to execute set manufacturing instructions, SOP’s and GMP’s, to assist compounders in tending mixing tanks, compounding kettles, various mills, mixers, and pumps, etc. with compound and raw materials used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
Your additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:
•Transfer raw materials from staging areas or compounding areas and transfer bulk product from compounding to storage areas.
•Assist in weighing specified types and quantities of liquid or solid raw ingredients via automated dispensing systems or manual scales, according to formula.
•Transfer completed batches via pump or gravity drop into proper containers for movement to storage or other production departments.
•Proactively question anomalies and utilize opportunities for additional understanding of problem resolution.
•Extract bulk samples for laboratory analysis. May assist in the handling, dispensing and sampling of hazardous raw materials.
•Assist in the daily cleaning/sanitization of kettles, mixers, pumps, utensils and compounding rooms.
•Perform daily environmental monitoring according to schedule and SOP.
•Assist in the weighing/mixing of sanitizing agents.
•Complete required batch documentation records.
•Assemble and disassemble pumps, mills, kettles, etc.
•Adhere to all applicable procedures, cGMP’s, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory requirements (OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.).
•Ensure all work is performed in a safe, effective manner, and in compliance with the appropriate industry and regulatory (FDA, DEA, OSHA) standards, and departmental, plant, and corporate quality and Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) goals.
Note: This position may require the labeling, packaging or movement of hazardous (flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.) waste within the facility. If so, this employee would be trained under OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 as an 8-Hour first responder, 24-Hour incident commander, or a 40-Hour incident commander.
In lieu of HAZWOPER training, the employee will receive training on the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act pursuant to 40 CFR 265.16.
All employees that have received the above-mentioned training upon hire will receive annual refresher training that covers the OSHA HAZWOPER standard and the requirements of RCRA.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have satisfactory visual acuity and peripheral vision. Visual acuity and peripheral vision screenings may be used to screen applicants. Satisfactory visual acuity means at least 20/20 vision, corrected or uncorrected.
Satisfactory peripheral vision means a horizontal field of vision of at least 70° in horizontal meridian in each eye.
This opportunity is located at the Sandoz Hicksville, NY site.
On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:
Role Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
•High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree preferred.
•Minimum 1 year experience working with chemicals in cGMP environment
•Proficiency in a Dispensary environment, or equivalent
•Solid English reading/comprehension skills required to understand detailed SOP, formula and manufacturing instructions
•Basic mathematical skills. Working knowledge of Metric System.
•Ability to comprehend cGMP’s & SOP’s and identify compliance or non-compliance with same
•Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to wear and properly use a half or full-face respirator
•May be required to work in full body protective wear for sustained periods while handling hazardous materials
•Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity.
•Compounding is a restricted area with a high emphasis on cleaning and sanitary practices.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $17.69/hour and $26.54/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
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