Production Support Technician (Nights)

Job Description Summary

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Location: Carlsbad, USA

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Support the manufacturing of radioligand therapies by executing critical production and preparation activities in a controlled, GMP-regulated environment. As a Production Support Technician (Nights), you will be responsible for ensuring equipment readiness, maintaining sterile and low bioburden conditions, and adhering to established batch records and Standard Operating Procedures. This role requires strong technical execution, strict compliance with regulatory and radiation safety standards, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, consistent, and timely production delivery

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute manufacturing activities for radioligand drug products following batch records and procedures.
• Operate and maintain grade C isolators, ensuring compliance with radiation and safety standards.
• Prepare equipment and materials, maintaining accurate material identity and traceability.
• Perform cleaning and sterilization of isolators to ensure production readiness.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities in line with regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Support qualification and validation activities as required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production documentation, including batch records and training materials.

Essential Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training in science or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated production environment.
• Knowledge of low bioburden manufacturing practices and aseptic techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and execute tasks with high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work night shifts and support periodic overtime as required.

Shift : Sunday- Tuesday 6 pm- 7 am and then Thursday - Saturday 6pm-7 am. Alternate Wednesday

The salary for this position is expected to range between $21.78 to $40.43 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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Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

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 and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$45,300.00 - $84,100.00

Skills Desired

General Hse Knowledge, gmp knowledge