Pharma Operator Assistant (2nd Shift)
Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Location: Hicksville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
**346751BR** **Job ID:** 346751BR **Job Description:** With 64
manufacturing sites in 26 countries, our aspiration is to become
the top manufacturer of innovative and generic medicines in the
industry Job Purpose Assist in the compounding and mixing of
Pharmaceutical bulk product. Perform other required departmental
duties as required, i.e. cleaning, sanitization, etc. Major
Accountabilities --- Following set Manufacturing Instructions,
SOP's and GMP's, assists compounders in tending mixing tanks,
compounding kettles, various mills and mixers, pumps etc. that mix,
compound and mill raw materials used in the manufacture of
pharmaceutical products. --- Transfer raw materials from staging
areas or compounding areas. Transfers bulk product from compounding
to storage areas. --- Assists in weighing out specified types and
quantities of liquid or solid raw ingredients via au-tomated
dispensing systems or manual scales, according to formula. ---
Transfers completed batches via pump or gravity drop into proper
containers for movement to storage or other production departments.
--- Proactively questions anomalies and utilizes opportunity for
additional understanding of prob-lem resolution. --- Extracts bulk
samples for laboratory analysis. May assist in the handling,
dispensing and sampling of hazardous raw materials. --- Assists in
the daily cleaning/sanitization of kettles, mixers, pumps, utensils
and compounding rooms. --- Performs daily environmental monitoring
according to schedule and SOP. --- May assist in the
weighing/mixing of sanitizing agents. --- Completes required batch
documentation records. --- Assembles and disassembles pumps, mills,
kettles, etc. --- Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMP's,
company policies, and all other quality or regu-latory requirements
(OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.). Ensures all work is
performed in a safe, effective manner, and in compliance with the
appropriate industry and regulatory (FDA, DEA, OSHA) standards, and
Departmental, Plant, and Corporate quality and Behavioral Based
Safety (BBS) goals. Note: This position may require the labeling,
packaging or movement of hazardous (flamma-ble, corrosive, toxic,
etc.) waste within the facility. If so, this employee would be
trained under OSHA's HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 as an
8-Hour first responder, 24-Hour in-cident commander, or a 40-Hour
incident commander. In lieu of HAZWOPER training, the employee will
receive training on the requirements of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act pursuant to 40 CFR 265.16. All employees that have
received the above mentioned training upon hire will receive annual
refresher training that covers the OSHA HAZWOPER standard and the
requirements of RCRA. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must have satisfactory visual acuity and peripheral
vi-sion. Visual acuity and peripheral vision screenings may be used
to screen applicants. --- Satisfactory visual acuity means at least
20/20 vision, corrected or uncorrected. --- Satisfactory peripheral
vision means a horizontal field of vision of at least 70 - in
horizontal meridian in each eye. While Novartis does not require
vaccination at this time, for certain Novartis sites in the US all
associates and candidates may be required to either upload an image
of their COVID-19 vaccine card demonstrating proof of full
vaccination for COVID-19 (or other similar evidence of vaccination)
or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken by the associate or
candidate within the past seven days to enter any of our sites
and/or customer office or healthcare facility, as well as prior to
participating in other work related off-site meetings. Employees
working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with
customers' (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.)
credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As
required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for
reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This
requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may
not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions.
Please send accommodation requests to
Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com. \n\n\n\n **Position Title:**
Pharma Operator Assistant (2nd Shift) **Minimum requirements:** 2nd
Shift: 2pm-10:45pm M-F Education --- High School Diploma or GED.
Associates Degree preferred. Experience: --- Minimum 1 year
experience working with chemicals in cGMP environment ---
Proficiency in a Dispensary environment, or equivalent --- Solid
English reading/comprehension skills required to understand
detailed SOP, formula and Manufacturing Instructions --- Basic
mathematical skills. Working knowledge of Metric System. ---
Ability to comprehend cGMP's & SOP's and identify compliance or
non-compliance with same --- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to wear
and properly use a half or full-face respirator --- May be required
to work in full body protective wear for sustained periods while
handling Hazardous materials --- Ability to maintain a high level
of physical activity. --- Compounding is a restricted area with a
high emphasis on cleaning and sanitary practices. Why Novartis? 766
million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while
we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to
help improve and extend people's lives. We believe new insights,
perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the
intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a
diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of
working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an
unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and
flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we
collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the
world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in
life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do at
Novartis! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is
committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment
and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities
we serve. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable
to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected
to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the
Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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 in order
to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an
e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com 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.
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**Job Type:** Full Time **Country:** USA **Work Location:**
Hicksville, NY **Functional Area:** Technical Operations
**Division:** Novartis Technical Operations **Business Unit:** NTO
SANDOZ TECHOPS **Employment Type:** Regular **Company/Legal
Entity:** Eon Labs Inc **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._ **Shift Work:** Yes **Early Talent:**
Yes
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