BioProcess Engineer I-Downstream (Days)

Novartis Gene Therapies
Durham, North Carolina
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Job Description
Overview:
Imagine… 2 weeks after the birth of your child you realize they aren’t meeting critical developmental milestones and after months of doctor’s appointments you are told your baby has a rare neurological disease that would impact how they would live their lives. This is the reality of parents whose children have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and it’s the reason why we at Novartis Gene Therapies are laser focused on bringing hope and possibility to those devastated by rare genetic diseases.

The BioProcess Engineer I is responsible for assisting with organizing, running, and sustaining the manufacturing operations process at the plant/site.

NOTE: This role will work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Day shift hours 6am-6pm
Responsibilities:
  • Assists in manufacturing led investigations through partnerships with Quality and other business units at the site.
  • Produces product, media/buffer preparation, learn to troubleshoot equipment, participate in interviews on deviations, stocking of items in supply/ production / warehouse area, and standardizing equipment and cleaning production area.
  • Assists in determine root cause, implement a solution and a verification check to ensure the fix was effective.
  • Assists with creation and on-going maintenance of all pertinent equipment, policies, and procedures.
  • Produce product, media/buffer preparation, learn to troubleshoot equipment, participate in interviews on deviations, stocking of items in supply/ production / warehouse area, and standardizing equipment and cleaning production area.
  • Learn aseptic techniques, cell culture, recovery, purification, aseptic fill/finish (upstream and downstream).
  • Assists in producing clinical and commercial material on an annual basis that meets the site’s strategic objectives and is compliant with cGMPs.
  • Supports the product requirements to ensure that all products are produced according to plan. Learn cGMP and cGDP and ensure cGMP documentation is being filled out correctly, training is current, and all Quality requirements are being followed.
  • Maintains quality standards to meet cGMP requirements, CFR’s, and internal company policies directly related to the manufacturing process.
  • Partners with Quality to ensure a quality and compliant manufacturing environment.
  • Assists the technical operations team to resolve any issues related to production.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field or 2 years equivalent experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Entry level into the biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations, no experience necessary.
  • Ability to routinely lift over 35 lbs.
  • Ability to work alternate 12-hour shifts and weekends.
  • Approximately 10% travel.


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The level of this position will be based on the final candidate’s qualifications.


Why Novartis?
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!


Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Additionally, Novartis Gene Therapies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.


Accessibility and 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 in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com 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.


The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $24.90 and $37.31/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.


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Novartis Gene Therapies
Engineering
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
1 year, 8 months ago