Senior Metrology Specialist

Senior Metrology Specialist at Novartis

Summary
The Senior Metrologist is responsible for a variety of tasks related to calibrations of equipment, managing and overseeing equipment change requests in a timely manner, contacting vendors when needed, and coordinating their activities. Please note this is a 2nd shift position.

About The Role

• Responsible for effective and efficient calibration to ensure compliance with Novartis quality standards and applicable CGMP regulations.
• Facilitates instrumentation calibration/qualification with external vendors, internal and/or external resources and local system owners.
• Supports the preparation of equipment binders containing technical & qualification Novartis life cycle documents & required vendor documents, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, and Summary Reports for qualification of QC equipment.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory regulations and Novartis global and local policy for equipment.
• Develop / review appropriate SOPs and corresponding Forms.
• Responsible for performing all assigned activities within budget and schedule constraints.
• Ensure communication flow in the Analytical Service team and with all individuals involved in the process (e.g. Value Stream (Make
  - Test
  - Release) team).
• As subject matter expert provide support during audit and inspections.

Salary for this position is expected to range between $32.12 and $59.62 per hour. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience, and 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree required; BS/BA degree in Engineering or the life sciences or other related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Relevant calibration experience, or applicable experience in a related area, is required.
• Previous GMP experience is required.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical industry.

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Seniority level
:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Information Technology

Industries
:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing