Summary
Onsite East Hanover, NJ
Role Purpose
Responsible for the execution of maintenance, calibration and commissioning activities for equipment and instrumentation projects at site level. Performs a wide range of maintenance, calibration & repair activities on laboratory systems, equipment, instrumentation. Ensures efficient, timely GMP, HSE and regulatory compliant maintenance and calibration of systems and equipment to include troubleshooting instrument failures with the ability to diagnose and perform effective repair. Ensures good workmanship with minimum delay to support the safe, effective and compliant operation of the CGT East Hanover laboratory facility equipment.
Major Accountabilities
• Execute work orders for maintenance & calibration as per method statement/ procedure and completes equipment work orders thoroughly and accurately documents them in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Provides maintenance / calibration work on laboratory systems and equipment and performs documented troubleshooting studies on equipment to outline opportunities for improvements.
• Support and/or perform investigations / deviations from an engineering / maintenance perspective and help with data for timely closure of deviations and CAPAs.
• Manages tools, spare parts etc. for maintenance I calibration, as required to include the goods receipt, incoming inspection, inventory control, and storage of spare parts to ensure adequate stock for quick repairs and improvements.
• Adhere to all applicable procedures, cGMP, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements. (For example: OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.).
• Plans and schedules third-party vendors for routine and non-routine maintenance and qualification and provides 3rd party service provider oversight as local process Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Continuously develops personal and professional skills.
Key Performance Indicators
• Highest safety standard implemented during projects and operations, no critical findings in HSE or regulatory/internal audits
• Completes PM's and Calibrations on time as scheduled
• GMP/HSE compliance
• Adherence to Site KPls
About the Role
Role Requirements:
- University degree (BSc) or 5+ years hands-on Laboratory systems and equipment maintenance and calibration experience in a regulated facility Strongly Preferred
- Cell and Gene regulated facility experience preferred
- 2+ years maintenance and calibration experience in a regulatory facility, Cell and Gene facility experience preferred
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $39.12- $58.72/hr however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.
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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
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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 who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.
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