Production Technician

#LI-Onsite

Shift: Monday - Friday 3rd Shift

NOTE: This is a 3rd shift role.  Hours are expected to be 10 pm – 6 am, Monday – Friday. Shift schedules may change based on business need.  

Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States

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

Key Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing activities for isotope products in accordance with batch records and established procedures.
• Operate and maintain Grade C isolators while supporting safe, compliant production operations.
• Follow radiation safety requirements, including dosimetry, personal protective equipment, and ALARA principles.
• Perform contamination control, personnel monitoring, and material monitoring in accordance with site procedures.
• Support production readiness through equipment cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of manufacturing areas.
• Conduct routine and dynamic environmental monitoring to maintain manufacturing readiness and compliance.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain materials in accordance with defined batch monitoring procedures.
• Participate in qualification and validation activities to support operational readiness and process compliance.
• Complete production documentation, including batch records, shipping documents, and training records.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, and open communication within the manufacturing team.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience; low-bioburden manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work safely with radioactive materials in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Experience following standard operating procedures, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments, personal protective equipment, and required respiratory protection.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Desirable Requirements

• Training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in radiochemistry, isotope production, or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing with radioactive materials in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment strongly preferred.

Languages:

• English

The salary for this position is expected to range between $25.19 and $46.82 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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