Cell Culture Operator

Novartis AG

Basel (City)

Key information

Publication date:14 July 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Basel (City)

Job summary

Join Novartis as a CBC Equipment Specialist in Basel! Be part of a vibrant team enhancing biopharmaceutical production.

Tasks

Oversee GMP-compliant manufacturing of cell banks efficiently.
Conduct aseptic processes like thawing, counting, and freezing cells.
Maintain cleanliness and compliance in production areas and documentation.

Skills

Technical degree or equivalent experience in biopharma required.
Strong knowledge of GMP and safety regulations essential.
Proficient in English and German for effective communication.

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Summary

The CBC Equipment Specialist is responsible for the GMP-compliant manufacturing process of cell banks at the Basel Cell Bank Center.
Execution of assigned tasks and activities in biopharmaceutical production in compliance with relevant GMP, occupational safety, and environmental guidelines.
Operational routine activities to properly carry out the manufacturing process and enable timely provision of the active ingredient in the correct quality and quantity.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities

Participation in manufacturing processes
Execution of all necessary processing steps of cell banking with the highest level of knowledge in aseptic/low bioburden techniques (thawing, cell passage, cell counting, and freezing of the cell bank)
Execution of all assigned tasks according to the production plan and valid GMP, work, operational, environmental, and safety instructions and guidelines
Proper and timely cleaning, preparation, and disinfection of production equipment and rooms
Responsibility for housekeeping of the production area (cleaning, order, 5S, etc.)
Compliance with and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental rules and guidelines (HSE)
Application and enforcement of current GMP rules
Sampling, aliquoting, distribution, and execution of in-process controls
Excellent documentation of measures according to GMP regulations

Education:

Completed training as a chemical and pharmaceutical technologist, technical degree; university degree (chemical engineering, pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, biochemistry) desired for some technology platforms or equivalent experience

Languages:

Basic knowledge of English and proficiency in the local language of the site - German

Experiences:

At least 2 years of completed professional experience as a Novartis equipment operator or (preferably) 5 years in the fields of chemistry/food/pharmaceutical/biotechnology/aseptic manufacturing or development

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