Manufacturing Operator II, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD)

Novartis • Morrisville, VT

1d • $57,800 - $107,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Novartis is hiring a Manufacturing Operator II to produce high-quality tablet and capsule therapies at its new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Morrisville, North Carolina. The position contributes to building the site’s manufacturing operations and developing expertise across oral solid dosage (OSD) processes in a state-of-the-art GMP environment. The role is onsite and works a Monday–Friday day shift; hours are still being finalized as the site’s operating schedules are developed. Relocation support is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field and 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.
• Set up and clean equipment, perform line clearance, and prepare rooms.
• Perform 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.
• Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• 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