Summary
About the Role
- Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (ISO 8, 7 and ISO 5) areas for extended periods of time.
- Cell washing with the ability to work with automated equipment such as the CS5
- Verification of intermediate process days which include expertise with the wave bioreactor, NC-200 and in process environmental monitoring
- Maintains and prepares equipment/environment for use
- Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS and MES
- Documents all steps in the assigned Batch record in line with GMP requirements
- Conduct all necessary processing/verification steps for the assigned lot with highest skill level of aseptic technique.
- Conduct all necessary processing/verification steps for assigned lots of media with the highest skill level of aseptic technique
- Assist on Deviation Investigations and Inspections and validation activities
- Responsible for Successful on time completion of required training curriculum comprising of the necessary Global Operating Procedures (GOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Aseptic Techniques, Gowning Qualifications and other relevant training including HSE for the specific role.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline required with a minimum of 6 months experience in cGMP or academic or lab setting with aseptic experience. If no degree, a minimum of 1 year experience in cGMP or academic or lab setting with aseptic experience.
- Experience in cell therapy manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to perform complex calculations and an understanding of scientific notations required
- Preferred experience in Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing. Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing
- Ability to work different shift, weekends and overtime will be required. Your shift will be fixed according to business need.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted and handling of chemicals such as corrosives, solvents & bio-hazardous materials.
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $28.80 and $43.22 Hourly; 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. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies 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.
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