Job Description
Summary #LI-Onsite
This role is located on-site in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if the location is accessible for you.
We are looking for a Sr. Metrology Specialist to help us achieve our aspiration to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.
The Sr. Metrology Specialist is responsible for a variety of tasks related to calibrations of equipment, vendor work orders, and administering equipment change requests in a timely manner. The ideal candidate for this role will be self-directed, working closely with internal and external customers to coordinate activities.
About the Role Key Responsibilities: - This role is responsible for effective and efficient calibrations, ensuring compliance with Novartis quality standards and applicable cGMP regulations.
- Facilitates instrumentation calibration/qualification with external vendors, internal and/or external resources, and local system owners.
- Ensure compliance to cGMP, regulatory regulations, and Novartis global and local policy for equipment.
- Develop/review appropriate SOPs and corresponding forms.
- Responsible for performing all assigned activities within budget and schedule constraints.
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with all levels of the organization.
- Address, assign, and ensure completion of High priority work requests. Ensure activities performed under their supervision comply with all safe work practices and policies.
- Exhibits outstanding problem-solving abilities and completes tasks with precision and accuracy.
- Provide support during audits and inspections.
Shift: This shift for this role is Wed-Sat, 2pm-12:30am. This role may require overtime as needed. The ability to work alternate shifts, as needed, to support business needs is preferred.
Essential Requirements: - High School diploma required. BS/BA degree in Engineering, life sciences or another related field is preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., assisted
- Minimum 4 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Minimum 3 years' Calibration experience or applicable experience in a related area.
- Experience working in Building Automation Systems (BAS), SAP or equivalent systems.
- Previous experience gowning within a cleanroom environment.
Additional Requirements: - BSC certification and HEPA room certification highly preferred
The salary for this position is expected to range between $33.65 to $62.50/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.
Company will not sponsor visas for this position. 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?
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