Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD)

Novartis is hiring a Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD). It pays $28-$52/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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Job Description Summary

Help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing at Novartis. As a Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), you'll play a key role in producing high-quality tablet and capsule therapies in a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing environment. Joining our growing Morrisville team offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a new manufacturing site from the ground up while developing expertise across critical OSD operations. If you're passionate about quality, thrive in an FDA-regulated environment, and want your work to directly impact patients worldwide, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Location:

This position will be located in Morrisville, NC and will be an onsite role.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Shift:

Day shift (Monday-Friday). Hours TBD as this is a new site and operating schedules are still being finalized

Key Responsibilities:

Execute OSD manufacturing activities according to production schedules in compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used in tablet and capsule manufacturing processes.
Perform manufacturing activities across granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation operations.
Complete batch records accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with GMP expectations.
Conduct equipment setup, cleaning, line clearance, and room preparation activities.
Perform in-process checks, sampling activities, and routine production monitoring.
Identify equipment or process issues and escalate deviations to Operations and QA.
Support FDA inspection readiness through strict adherence to procedures and documentation standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized manufacturing environment through strong HSE and 5S practices.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field with 2+ years of cGMP manufacturing experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
Hands-on experience in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing, including tablet and capsule production, required.
Experience operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in an FDA-regulated environment.
Strong understanding of GMP requirements, batch documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
Ability to investigate, document, and escalate equipment, process, or quality issues.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Operations, QA, and cross-functional teams.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $27.79 and $51.59 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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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

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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or 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.

Salary Range

$57,800.00 - $107,300.00

Skills Desired

Good Documentation Practices, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Operational Excellence, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Compliance

How we rate this

Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) at Novartis rates 31 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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