Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate SAP inventories are maintained for all components and assist with monthly cycle counts
• Observation of aseptic techniques and cleaning of SF area
• Setup materials for scheduled manufacturing processes
• Equipment cleaning is performed as required
• Accountable for ISO7/ISO8 Equipment Alarm Response
• Ensure proper status segregation, expiry, control, and storage of media lots and dispensary materials
• Perform review of logbook entries to ensure entries are accurate and legible.
• Proficient in the use of production related IT systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, Intralinks and iRelease and support real time system trouble shooting
• Ensure MES and logbook entries are legible and accurate
• Execute MES activities to support Manufacturing activities
• Integrating and harmonizing best practices within your areas of expertise
• Role model Novartis’s Values and Behaviors. Enforces best in class cGMP, cGLP, and aseptic behaviors.
• Support deviation investigations that involve your work environment
• Accountable for maintaining an audit ready work environment
• Communicating with other departments to ensure a smooth work day.

Essential Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred
• 2 years of related experience in cGMP/FDA regulated industry.
• SAP/MES knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills along with problem solving and follow-up skills are required 
• Environmental Monitoring and Aseptic experience preferred.
• Train the Trainer Certification preferred
• Must be well organized, flexible, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires handling of chemicals such as corrosives, solvents, and bio-hazardous materialsAlternate shifts, weekends and overtime will be required

The salary for this position is expected to range between $25.19/hr and $46.82/hr.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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