This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis 

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Role purpose
Purpose of role is the execution experimental work with direct influence on chemical process development, drug substance supply due to first-hand experiences, observations and results. Support of project teams, manufacturing facilities and overall safety and control strategy by generating and aggregating information. An optional purpose of the role resides in the manufacture of very small-scale batches for Mixed Modality projects, e.g. ADCs, RLTs and is executed in a dedicated non-GMP lab environment.
GMP only: Key purpose is the manufacture of very small GMP batches, e.g for ADCs in a dedicated GMP lab environment.

Main activities

• All objectives for development of synthesis and manufacturing processes in assigned projects achieved, e.g. regarding quality, process safety, documentation standard, timing and right first-time performance and KPIs.
• Timely, accurate, complete and adequate documentation of experiments, observations (e.g. no errors in documentation, timely communication of HSE incidents and safety observations) and instrument-related activities.
• All assigned experiments executed following approved procedures and rules (HSE, narcotics)
• All assigned instrumentation and lab area kept fully operable and in the required (compliance, safety) status
• Positive customer satisfaction received from project teams and network members, with regards to quality, timelines and oversight.
• All assigned manufacturing tasks are completed timely, according to HSE and compliance rules and materials produced provide adequate quality.

Additional specific roles/tasks

• Responsible to execute right first-time chemical experiments in close alignment with synthesis chemist and within timelines agreed, supporting campaign preparation and execution
• Responsible to document experiments and results timely, accurately and in reproducible fashion (Good Documentation Practice) utilizing, and complying with, documentation and eLN guidelines as well as digital templates.
• Responsible to maintain a compliant HSE and GxP training status and to fulfill all tasks as lab-responsible person to ensure maintenance, usability, sustainability and compliance status of the lab infrastructure (e.g. alignment with lab automation), chemicals’ inventory and equipment (e.g. for QRA and CoI experiments).
• Responsible for manufacturing support (e.g. LSC, ChemOps or 3rd party) in preparation and execution of scale-up and pilot campaigns for assigned projects, e.g. for familiarization, adaptations, troubleshooting, yield and cycle time predictions.
• Responsible for non-GMP and GMP manufacture in adequate lab environment on a need basis, including adequate documentation and preparation of lab environment
• Accountable to support the process responsible chemist by collecting and aggregating synthesis and analytical experimental data, as well as evaluate and utilize key Technology Platforms to support CHAD’s key strategic pillars, e.g. Biocatalysis, Surfactant-based chemistry, Flow chemistry, PAT, Environmental sustainability.
• Responsible to ensure and contribute a collaborative and target oriented work environment with DS subteams in line with NVS Values and Behaviors, e.g. collaboration with DS Project Leader, CHAD and ARD analytics, LSC team, etc.
• Responsible to proactively communicate key issues and critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level and/or to any other relevant project team member(s).

Requirements:

• Apprenticeship as lab Technician completed
• Good level of German is required / German environment
• Strong level of English / manuals and documents are in English

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)
Role type: Onsite
Estimated start date: 3-Feb-2025

Why Novartis:  Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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