About this role
Job Title: Drug Product Manufacturing Operator
Job ID: REQ-10075899
Aug 21, 2026
USA
Summary
Step directly onto the manufacturing floor and make a tangible impact on medicines that reach patients worldwide. In this hands-on role, you’ll be deeply involved in day-to-day drug product manufacturing, from fill-finish operations to visual inspection and packaging, applying strong aseptic discipline and technical rigor at every step. You’ll work side by side with Operations and Quality, operating equipment, troubleshooting real-time issues, and contributing to investigations that keep production safe, compliant, and reliable. If you’re motivated by precision, ownership, and seeing the direct results of your work in a regulated manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to build mastery while supporting products patients depend on.
About the Role
Location
- This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Shift:
- This role will work on a rotating 2-2-3 night shift (5:45 pm – 6:15 am)
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 stro