Cell Management Specialist

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Summary

The Cell Management Specialist is tasked with Apheresis Receipt, Final Product Packaging (FPP), Day 0 and Harvest transfers, Inventory Management, and other duties essential to support core functions. Location: Morris Plains, NJ, LI-#Onsite Multiple positions: Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:30pm Sunday-Thursday 6am- 2:30pm Tuesday-Saturday 10am- 6:30pm This role is located on-site in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all area governing SOPs, WPs, and batch records with an emphasis on Right First-Time performance
• Ensure prompt and precise data entry
• Maintain compliance with training requirements
• Keep Manufacturing Support areas in an “audit ready” state
• Provide “flow to the work” support when needed/available
• Perform equipment cleaning and maintenance in accordance with governing SOP requirements
• Escalate and help reconcile any observed compliance or safety issues
• Support monthly and annual cycle counts; Ensure accurate SAP/MES inventories for all components
• Properly segregate and store all conditioned materials and verify inventory accuracy of GMP and non-GMP LN2 storage locations
• Receive and inspect incoming leukapheresis and receive and store final products from scheduled patient processing
• Package and ship final products and coordinate the shipping, receiving, storage, and processing of goods, possibly including imports/exports
• Resolve outstanding issues with internal and external customers through follow-up communication
• Ensure availability and accuracy of all materials and documentation to avoid impediments to daily activities

Essential Requirements:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year of related experience in a cGMP/FDA regulated industry strongly preferred; Warehouse experience also preferred
• Be proficient in various operating systems, such as LIMS, SAP, and MES
• Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills, along with problem-solving and follow-up abilities.
• Must be well organized, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., assisted.
• Requires handling chemicals such as corrosives, solvents, and bio-hazardous material.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $25.19/hr and $46.82/hr.

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.

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Division Operations Business Unit Innovative Medicines Location USA State New Jersey Site Morris Plains Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Functional Area Technical Operations Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No