Production Technician (Days)

Novartis•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$25 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Technician, you will support the daily production of isotopes used in advanced radioligand therapies. You will set up, prepare, and operate equipment and manufacturing systems as a qualified radiation worker in a controlled manufacturing environment. You will perform production activities according to batch records, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, working closely with Production Leads and Managers to support safe, efficient, and timely operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice or aseptic manufacturing environment.
Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to work safely with radioactive materials in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Experience following standard operating procedures, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to wear cleanroom garments, personal protective equipment, and required respiratory protection.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred.
Low-bioburden manufacturing experience preferred.
Training in radiochemistry or radiopharmacy strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience in radiochemistry, isotope production, or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing with radioactive materials in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute manufacturing activities for isotope products in accordance with batch records and established procedures.
Operate and maintain Grade C isolators while supporting safe, compliant production operations.
Follow radiation safety requirements, including dosimetry, personal protective equipment, and ALARA principles.
Perform contamination control, personnel monitoring, and material monitoring in accordance with site procedures.
Support production readiness through equipment cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of manufacturing areas.
Conduct routine and dynamic environmental monitoring to maintain manufacturing readiness and compliance.
Prepare, verify, and maintain materials in accordance with defined batch monitoring procedures.
Participate in qualification and validation activities to support operational readiness and process compliance.
Complete production documentation, including batch records, shipping documents, and training records.
Support a culture of safety, quality, current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, and open communication within the manufacturing team.