Technician Science & Technology, Analytical Development

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Job Description Summary

Position is on-site in East Hanover, NJ
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you
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Internal Title: Technician Science & Technology

About the role:
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.

This position will be located at the East Hanover site and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities 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 needed

Role Requirements:

• A minimum of an Associates degree is required. A BA/BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related degree is preferred
• 3+ years (AS), 1 year (BA/BS) of experience in academia or industry
• Enterprise and self-motivated work ethic with experience in logistics
• 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

Desired Requirements:

• Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture is preferred

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $41,100-$76,300/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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.

 

EEO Statement:

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