Production Technician

Summary

This role is located on‑site in Indianapolis, IN. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Shift: Week Days – 12‑hour rotating shift. Monday‑Thursday, Monday‑Wednesday the following week, 6:00am‑6:00pm. This position may involve mandatory overtime as needed.

Production Technicians play an active role in daily production of Radioligand Therapies (RLT) as well as setup and preparation of instruments and equipment. The Production Technician adheres to regulatory requirements while performing job functions, executing production as per batch records and SOPs. Responsibilities are performed within a team and according to an assigned production shift schedule. The Production Technician works closely with the Manager and Lead to ensure production is executed in a safe and timely manner.

• Executes all activities related to the manufacturing of RLT products. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining grade A isolators, focusing on KPI goals as well as ensuring all state, federal and Novartis radiation safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Responsible for successful on‑time completion of required training curriculum comprising of the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Aseptic Techniques, Gowning Qualifications and other relevant training including HSE for the specific role.
• Supports all technical aspects related to production readiness including manually cleaning the cell and performing sterilization of the isolators. Conducts routine and dynamic environmental monitoring as required.
• Prepares all materials while maintaining material identity in accordance with the batch monitoring system as defined by procedure.
• Ensures all cGMP compliance activities are followed.
• Participation in assigned qualification/validation activities, and assist on deviation investigations and inspections, as necessary.
• Prepares applicable documents and records such as batch records, shipping documents, and training materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline is highly preferred; if the applicant does not have a degree, a minimum of 1+ year of experience in cGMP or aseptic environment is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to aseptic manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (Grade
  
  C) area for extended periods of time is required.
• Near‑vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

• Radio Pharma experience preferred.

• English.

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$25.19 to $46.82 per hour. The total compensation package may also include sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and benefits such as medical, financial, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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