Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD)

Novartis • Morrisville, VT

1d • $28 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator II will produce high-quality tablet and capsule therapies at Novartis’s onsite Morrisville, North Carolina manufacturing site. The role performs Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) operations in a GMP manufacturing environment, including granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation. It contributes to establishing a new manufacturing site and supports quality, safety, compliance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field with at least 2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in OSD manufacturing, including tablet and capsule production.
• Experience operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, batch documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to investigate, document, and escalate equipment, process, or quality issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across Operations, QA, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute OSD manufacturing activities according to production schedules and in compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used in tablet and capsule manufacturing.
• Perform manufacturing activities across granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation operations.
• Complete batch records accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with GMP expectations.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, line clearance, and room preparation.
• Conduct in-process checks, sampling, and routine production monitoring.
• Identify equipment or process issues and escalate deviations to Operations and QA.
• Support FDA inspection readiness by adhering to procedures and documentation standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized manufacturing environment through HSE and 5S practices.

Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards, depending on role level.
• Health benefits.
• Life benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level