Bioprocess Engineer I

Job Description Summary

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The Bioprocess Engineer I is responsible for executing assigned manufacturing tasks and activities according to the production schedule to ensure timely production of products that meet quality standards in compliance with relevant GMP, safety, and environmental guidelines. The role level will be determined by the years of relevant experience.
The role is located on-site in our Durham, NC location. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Execution of all assigned activities according to production schedule and in compliance with the valid GMP, work, operating, environmental and safety instructions and guidelines.
• Assist in manufacturing led investigation through partnerships with Quality and other business units at the site.
• Produces product, learns to troubleshoot equipment, participate in interviews on deviations, stocking of items in production, and standardizing equipment.
• Learn aseptic techniques, cell culture, recovery, and purification processes within Upstream manufacturing.
• Assists in producing clinical and commercial material on an annual basis that meets the site’s strategic objectives and is compliant with cGMPs.
• Supports product requirements to ensure that all products are produced according to plan. Learn cGMP and cGDP and ensure cGMP documentation is being filled out correctly, training is current, and all Quality requirements are being followed.
• Maintains quality standards to meet cGMP requirements, CFR’s, and internal company policies directly related to the manufacturing process.
• Partners with Quality to ensure a quality and compliant manufacturing environment and assists the technical operations team to resolve any issues related to production.

Shift: This role is a 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule - 6am-6pm.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field, or 1-2 years equivalent experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to routinely lift over 35 lbs.
• Ability to work alternate 12-hour shifts and weekends.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $22.84 to $42.45/hour; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position. 

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$47,500.00 - $88,300.00

 

Skills Desired