Occupational Hygiene Technician NSLF 2 years limited

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to work in a global growth company where you can make a real difference? With about 120'000 associates around the globe in our affiliates in over 140 countries, we share a vision of a better today and tomorrow for patients – a vision that drives our growth and success. Our greatest job satisfaction is knowing that we improve lives, we extend lives, and we save lives and we do it with increasing precision and efficiency through breakthrough science and innovation.

Novartis Pharma Stein AG is the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing site of Novartis Pharma Division, where more than 4 billion drugs in form of tablets, capsules, ampoules, vials and transdermal therapeutic systems (patches) are manufactured per year and shipped worldwide. In our process-oriented organization with flat structures we promote the personal accountability of our employees.

The Occupational Hygiene Technician NSLF provides Novartis Pharma Stein AG - located in the Rhine Valley - with technical assistance by conducting Occupational Hygiene Risk assessments. Initially the primary objective will be conducting air sampling for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to establish worker exposures and to close data gaps that exist and support compliance with internal standards and local legal requirements. The data collected will ensure risks are categorized scientifically and managed to a safe level. After the baseline air sampling for APIs is completed, the scope of the position will be expanded to other risk assessments including non-API chemicals, noise, ventilation and respirator fit testing.

Major Accountabilities:
Conduct breathing zone API air sampling following the Novartis Chemical Agents Program (CAP)/ Risk-based Exposure Evaluation Process (REEP) during drug substance and products manufacturing at the respective sites as well as FAT/SAT assessments and prepare samples to be shipped to laboratory Maintain and calibrate the air sampling equipment Document the details associated with the air sampling Liaise with the external laboratory that will conduct the air sample analysis Observe activities during air sampling and share HSE observations regarding work practices with site HSE department - When required expand technical capabilities to non-API risk assessment including noise risk assessments, ventilation testing and respirator fit testing. Monitor/supervise use of exposure control measures Maintain exposure monitoring documentation

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Desired profile

- Technical training and experience in chemical, pharmaceutical and Laboratory operations
- Fluent in German and ability/willingness to communicate (written and verbally) in English.
- Successful track record at a Novartis site