Assoc I, Manufacturing

Novartis is a world leader in offering medicines to protect health, cure disease and improve well-being. Our goal is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to treat patients, ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also seek to provide a return to shareholders that reflects our performance and to adequately reward those who invest ideas and resources in our company.

The Associate Operator is responsible for the operation of process equipment, analytical and support equipment for the production of Biopharmaceuticals. It is expected that the Associate Operator will become fully proficient in all unit operations associated with the production of at least one product. Examples of equipment that the Associate Operator must be able to operate proficiently include process controllers, PC based controllers, pH meters and controllers, electronic scales, spectrophotometers, conductivity meters and other basic laboratory equipment. The Associate Operator is expected to demonstrate competence in standard laboratory operations including dispensing chemicals, volumetric and gravimetric measurements, making accurate dilutions and preparing buffers and solutions. Strict compliance with applicable cGMPs is required. Manufacturing operations will be conducted in strict accord with written BPRs and SOPs. All documentation will be accurately completed in a timely fashion. The Associate Operator is expected to maintain the production areas in a clean and orderly operating condition. The production supervisor may also assign various support operations such as maintaining stock inventories of supplies and spare parts. Additionally, the Associate Operator will perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment including electronic scales, pH meters, spectrophotometers and centrifuges. Must be competent in standard laboratory operations such as preparation of solutions, pipetting, making dilutions and performing calculations. Requires handling of chemicals such as acids, alkalis, solvents and powdered media; Must be able to wear a negative pressure based respirator; Able to work in noisy environments that may exceed 80 decibels; May be required to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times in the workshift (e.g. 1-5 times in a hour); Requires pushing and pulling of equipment (e.g. drum dollies with 55 gallon drums or 500 liter portable tanks) throughout the work shift (e.g. 1-5 times in a period of 1 hour); Requires bending and reaching throughout the work shift in support of wide range of activities such as valve adjustment, fastening of hoses and/or connections and conducting cleaning activities; May require climbing up and down flights of stairs during the work shift (e.g. 1-4 times in a hour) as well as ascending a fixed or portable ladder to heights up to twenty feet; Requires walking / standing for extended periods (up to 6 hours) throughout the work shift; Must be able to enter confined spaces such as tanks and pits; Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks and/or motor vehicles throughout the work shift (e.g. driving periods up to 2 hours). Minimum requirements High School diploma or equivalent Must have corrected or 20/30 vision. Vision will be tested annually. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to understand, read, and write technical information. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Zero to two-years experience with a H.S. diploma or zero to two years experience with a bachelors degree. Experience in GMP manufacturing or research and development is highly preferred. Must adhere to Department Safety Guidelines.Novartis Vaccines & Diagnotics is a new division of Novartis consisting of two businesses focusing on the development of preventive treatments and tools. Novartis Vaccines is the world's fifth largest vaccines manufacturer and second-largest of flu vaccines in the United States an equal opportunity employer.