Job Description Summary
Position is on-site in East Hanover, NJ and no relocation will be provided.
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Bench to bedside! This exciting role serves as technician supporting the innovative arena of analytical development for our CAR-T cell therapy products. The successful candidate will work with and be a part of a talented and experienced team in our Technical Research and Development organization at East Hanover, NJ. The candidate will be responsible for the coordination and execution of lab support and lab management activities to enable the team to operate effectively and efficiently. They will interface regularly and build relationships with each team member and other functions to drive success of the activities and projects while maintaining the highest quality and integrity standards. This individual will uphold Novartis Values & Beliefs and Code of Ethics to successfully support our bold mission of delivering effective CAR-T cell products for patients in need.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
•Lab support, management, and operative roles (e.g., sample cryopreservation, cell bank generation, point of contact for storage alarms)as necessary for business continuity. May require ad-hoc evening/weekend hours.
•At minimum, ordering, shipping and receiving reagents and samples; organizing labs, maintaining inventory; support equipment logbook review; support onboarding of new suppliers
• Record and maintain meticulous records in compliance with Quality standards
• Communicate effectively and present updates/processes/systems within the department
• Author and review role-related documents (e.g., instrument SOP’s, training SOP’s)to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency and clarity
• Establish and/or support tracking and trending systems, and programs, which assist in the testing, evaluation and monitoring of quality and efficiency of lab operations
**Weekend work could be required.**
Requirements::
• Minimum: AS orBA/BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science
• 3+ years (AS), 1+ years (BA/BS) of experience in industry or academia
• Enterprise and self-motivated work ethic with experience in logistics
• Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
• Detail-oriented, proactive and well organized
• Ability to work in a regulated environment
• Excellent writing, communication, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
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
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 & 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 $47,000-$70,400/year; 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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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.
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
$47,000.00 - $70,400.00
Skills Desired
Budget Management, Cross-Functional Teams Leadership, Global Project Management, Mentorship, R&D, Resource Allocation, Strategic Direction, Strategy, Technology Strategy