Pharma Operator Assistant

Job description

Job Description

A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance driven people. All of which makes us one of the most rewarding employers in our field. We're committed to peak performance, improving the quality of life, and embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents to achieve competitive advantage.

Responsible for following established cleaning instructions and performing the assigned daily cleaning/sanitization schedule of production equipment and drums. Enters required documentation in log-books and batch record folders. Performs housekeeping duties as needed.

Responsible for the daily cleaning/sanitization of packaging equipment and drums.

Maintains the Wash Room and surrounding area in a constant state of cleanliness.

Follows established cleaning instructions for specified production equipment.

Maintains logs and signs all work completed after each task is performed.

Completes required batch documentation records.

Maintains cleaning supplies in an orderly condition and requests re-order as necessary.

Prepares cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to formula.

Lifts and moves equipment and supplies.

Informs department supervisors of any conditions which require repair or other corrective actions.

May support Packaging operations as required.

Adheres to all applicable procedures, cGMP’s, company policies, and all other quality or regulatory 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.
Posting Title

Pharma Operator Assistant

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required

Previous experience working in a cGMP environment

Must be proficient in basic arithmetic - addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

Knowledge of metric system

Ability to comprehend SOP's and cGMP's and identify compliance and non-compliance with same

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and maintain a high level of physical activity
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

Hicksville, NY
Functional Area

Technical Operations
Division

Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit

NTO SOLIDS
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

Fougera Pharmaceuticals USA
EEO Statement

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 any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.