What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Manufacturing Specialist position at Novartis?
Summary
At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) to cancer patients.
As a Packaging Manufacturing Specialist, you will play an active role in daily production of Radioligand Therapy products. You will be responsible for overseeing the packaging process on the production/packaging lines and ensuring that products are packaged accurately and efficiently. The Packaging Manufacturing Specialist 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. This role involves monitoring packaging materials, managing equipment, troubleshooting packaging issues, and collaborating with Quality Assurance Batch Review, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to optimize operations.
Shift: This position follows a 12-hour rotating shift schedule: Thursday-Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am one week and Friday-Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am the next week. Shift work including weekends is required, and there may be potential for overtime.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: novartis-life-handbook.pdf .
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 22.83 and $ 42.45 per hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. 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.
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
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement
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.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) to cancer patients.
As a Packaging Manufacturing Specialist, you will play an active role in daily production of Radioligand Therapy products. You will be responsible for overseeing the packaging process on the production/packaging lines and ensuring that products are packaged accurately and efficiently. The Packaging Manufacturing Specialist 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. This role involves monitoring packaging materials, managing equipment, troubleshooting packaging issues, and collaborating with Quality Assurance Batch Review, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to optimize operations.
Shift: This position follows a 12-hour rotating shift schedule: Thursday-Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am one week and Friday-Sunday from 6:00pm to 6:00am the next week. Shift work including weekends is required, and there may be potential for overtime.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for successful on-time completion of required training curriculum comprised of the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Gowning Qualifications and other relevant training including Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements for the specific role.
- Execute all activities related to the packaging/manufacturing of RLT products. Responsibilities include monitoring operations to ensure smooth production flow from manufacturing to packaging to shipping; focusing on KPI goals, cGMP compliance activities, and ensuring all state, federal and Novartis radiation safety guidelines are followed.
- Complete supporting documentation associated with the execution of operations (labeling, inspection, attachment generation, etc.) being performed in accordance with good documentation practices.
- Prepares/check in materials while maintaining material identity in accordance with the batch monitoring system as defined by procedure.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain Technicians to ensure in-stock conditions on materials.
- Assist with Post-Lead Pot Unloading activities, label verification, Pre/Post CCIT, delivery/submission of QC samples.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize packaging/manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to investigate and resolve quality concerns related to packaging.
- Participate in assigned qualification/validation activities, and assist on deviation investigations and inspections, as necessary.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of applicable documents and records such as batch records, standard operating procedures, logbooks, shipping documents, and training materials.
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, equipment and processes.
- Proficiency in quality control procedures and troubleshooting skills.
- 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.
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: novartis-life-handbook.pdf .
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 22.83 and $ 42.45 per hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. 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.
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
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement
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.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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