Maintenance & Calibration Technician

Step into a hands‑on role where your technical expertise directly supports life‑changing therapies. As a Maintenance & Calibration Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced manufacturing equipment within a cutting‑edge Radioligand Therapy environment. This is an opportunity to deepen your troubleshooting skills, work with sophisticated technologies, and contribute to a highly regulated setting where quality and precision are essential to patient outcomes.

Working alongside a collaborative team, you will help drive operational excellence while building a strong foundation for continued career growth at Novartis.

Location:

Millburn, United States

Relocation Support:
This role is based in Millburn, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

NOTE:

The shift structure is currently in flux. Shift days and hours will be determined and communicated as soon as possible.

• Perform preventative maintenance and intermediate calibrations on production, laboratory, and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and execute repairs using established procedures.
• Support equipment start‑ups, shutdowns, and minor modifications, including replacement of components such as sensors, valves, and drives.
• Accurately complete and review maintenance and calibration records within the CMMS accurately and on time.
• Contribute to improvements in maintenance procedures and standard operating practices.
• Support investigations and corrective actions by providing technical insight and equipment data.
• Mentor junior technicians and promote strong compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Comply with and promote cGMP, GDP, EHS, and radiation safety standards in all activities.

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics), or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance or calibration experience, preferably within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance and calibration principles and industry‑standard methodologies.
• Experience working with a CMMS to plan, execute, and document work.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and work independently on routine and intermediate technical tasks.

• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, clean utilities, and basic automation or control systems.
• Experience in a radiopharmaceutical or radioligand therapy manufacturing environment.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $39.04 and $72.50 per hour. 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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