BioProcess Engineer II

About the Role

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As part of our manufacturing team, you will support commercial and clinical operations in a highly regulated environment, helping ensure that products are produced safely, reliably, and in compliance with quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across manufacturing processes while contributing to work that ultimately supports patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on drug product manufacturing across fill-finish, inspection, packaging, and media and buffer preparation.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating and collaborating to minimize production impact.
• Apply and maintain strong aseptic techniques in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Support manufacturing-led deviations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete batch records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in real time.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain inspection-ready, compliant production areas.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or applicable field and 2 years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment;
• OR four (4) years’ experience in cGMP experience in biologics, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing operations, including experience in cell culture, recovery, purification, bulk formulation and/or fill finish environment in lieu of degree

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between: Bioprocess Engineer II $32.11 and $59.61, per hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Why Novartis

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