BioProcess Engineer I II

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham 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:

• This role will work on a rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm 6:15 am)

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish inspection packaging and media and buffer preparation.
• Operate monitor and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe efficient and compliant production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues escalating and collaborating to minimize production impact.
• Apply and maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Support manufacturing-led deviations contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready compliant production areas.

Essential Requirements:

• For Bioprocess Engineer I - Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Chemistry Biotechnology or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• For Bioprocess Engineer II - Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Chemistry Biotechnology or applicable field and 2 years experience in cGMP or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience working in a regulated manufacturing or current Good Manufacturing Practice environment.
• Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing principles and disciplined execution in controlled environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and support deviation investigations.
• Proven ability to accurately complete manufacturing documentation following procedures and quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across Operations Quality and technical teams.
• Near vision equivalent to 20/20 with no color vision impairment; corrective lenses permitted if needed.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between: Bioprocess Engineer I $22.84 and $42.46; Bioprocess Engineer II/III $32.12 and $59.62 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 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

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