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Production Technician

Novartis
Saluggia Onsite Technical Operations
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Job Description Summary

Work in the Sterile Area for aseptic manufacturing in accordance with the GMP requirements, Novartis SOPs and production documentation.


 

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the control of Raw Materials (MP) for the manufacturing of the sterile batch (e.g. labels, shelf-life, compliance with BR).

  • Prepare in the Sterile Area product bulk solutions and set up the machine for filling, stoppering and crimping vials, execute production activities in Sterile Area, according to the Batch Record instructions aseptic behavior instructions and SOPs, Label and package the products.

  • Participate in the Media Fill execution.

  • Observe behavioral standards and flow of materials in the areas with controlled contamination (and with regard to the sterile room) in compliance with the internal procedures.

  • Sterilize in an autoclave and dry caps and capsules in the oven according to the internal procedures; de-aerate flasks and glassware in the oven to be used in the subsequent processing phases

  • Perform cleaning and washing of the glassware and bottles to be used in the subsequent processing steps in accordance with the procedures laid down by the specific procedures.

  • Perform visual inspection, manually and using the semi-automatic screamer machine.

  • Keep track in a timely manner of all the activities performed during the manufacturing process, as per Data Integrity, SOPs instruction and GMP requirements.

Essential Requirements: 

  • Scientific/technical background.

  • Experience in production or quality department in a manufacturing environment within the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Fluent in Italian. Good knowledge of English.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture 

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.


 

Skills Desired

General Hse Knowledge  , gmp knowledge

About Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

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Job Details
LocationSaluggia
Work typeOnsite
DepartmentTechnical Operations
SeniorityEntry
CountryItaly
About the company
Novartis
Global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
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