Novartis Hiring for Production Technician (Monday – Thursday) – Nights job in Indianapolis Full Time

236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

The Production Technician plays an active role in daily production of targeted radioligand therapy products in a new state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Due to the nature of the process (sterile radioactive drug products) this role requires attention to detail, ownership of the process and understanding of safety and quality standards.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports all technical aspects related to production readiness including cleaning and performing sterilization of the isolators using vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
• Prepares all materials while maintaining material identity in accordance with the batch monitoring system as defined by procedure.
• Performs detailed setup and preparation of instruments and automated equipment.
• Performs production of each individual customer product vial in a highly classified isolator cell while ensuring the sterility of the injectable drug product. This includes dispensing vials, removing those vials using a delivery system and preparing vials for shipment.
• Accurately record data in the batch record and ERP system.
• Maintains and prepares equipment/environment for use
• Participation in qualification/validation activities
• Assist on deviation investigations, audits, and inspections

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $57,000.00 and $85,600.00 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.What you’ll bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or related scientific discipline is highly preferred; if the applicant does not have a degree, a minimum of 1-year of experience in a cGMP aseptic environment is required

This position will involve wearing protective clothing and working in a Manufacturing Grade C clean room environment.

This position will involve non-standard working hours due to the nature of these short shelf-life products.

Why Advanced Accelerator Applications?
Thousands of people die of cancer around the world every day. At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, our mission is to transform lives through radioligand therapy in nuclear medicine to fight several leading types of cancer. How will we continue to be on the cutting edge of medicine? We believe new groundbreaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. 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:
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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