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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Associate Expert Potency” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in NJ: $89k–$89k, median $89k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Associate Expert Potency” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in NJ: $89k–$89k, median $89k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Salary Range:
€30,200.00 - €56,000.00
Job Description Summary
Carry out the production of radiopharmaceuticals according to GMP rules and approved SOPs. The role foresees working in shifts including morning and afternoon work according to an internal rotation plan.
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Location: Ivrea, Italy
Relocation Support: This role is based in Ivera, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
• Work in shifts, is responsible to perform the necessary activities for the preparation, production and packaging for shipping of sterile radioactive drugs
• Execute all assigned activities in compliance with internal procedures (HSE, EU GMP Annex 1 / Annex 3, others) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Perform routine setup and cleaning, microbiological verification of pharmaceutical areas and equipment and all areas of the Plant with a need for periodic cleaning activities based on GMP
• Perform the preparation of all raw materials needed for the production (batch related kit preparation)
• According with the Production Supervisor, perform the management of material stocks and waste materials
• Follow the GDP in printing, filling and signing all documents (ALCOA+)
• Promptly report to the Production Supervisor and the Qualified Person and/or the HSE Manager any deviation and/ or out of specification detected during the production process
• Perform logistics activities (transportation and documentation related) about the incoming of materials, refilling of the stock areas and packaging materials for shipping.
• Perform activities related to waste management (transportation and documentation related) for radioactive waste
• Support external specialized personnel in carrying out ordinary and extraordinary maintenance/qualification activities
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to the training of new personnel
• Support the site quality system by providing input from the production area and sustaining the continuous improvement of the facility
• Observe all safety requirements (D.Lgs. 81/08; D.lgs 101/95, Global and local HSE SOPs), GMP regulations (AIFA, FDA), and housekeeping practices while performing duties.
• Provides continuous feedback and is the point of contact for generating improvements and changes aimed at optimizing the quality and efficiency of production processes.
• Responsible for performing technical tests and supporting the qualification and validation phases of processes and products.
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Education & Qualifications
Technical/Scientific background/education (High School) is mandatory
University degree in Science is desirable, Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical
Technology or equivalent job experience.
Languages
• English: desirable
• Italian (Local Language): proficient
Experiences
• Minimum 2 years experience in GMP manufacturing support / technical role
• Previous experience in sterile injectable pharmaceutical companies (radiopharmaceutical experience is desirable)
Competencies
• Good scientific and technical understanding
• Team player with strong team spirit
• Change management, adaptability, ability to work under pressure
• Good understanding or capacity to quickly understand production processes
• Quality and compliance skills
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities
Technical / Functional Skills & Knowledge
• Good working knowledge/understanding of typical manufacturing IT system (SCADA, HMI etc)
• Good office software applications
Benefits & Rewards
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