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Junior Manufacturing Technician
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Baarle Nassau
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-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.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Locatie: Baarle-Nassau , Netherlands The role is based in Netherlands. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. A junior manufacturing technician contributes to the manufacturing of radiopharmaceutical products, at Novartis in Baarle-Nassau, according to the Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Batch Manufacturing Records as laid down in the quality system. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute the production process of pharmaceutical products by operating equipment and performing manual tasks. • Execute chemical processes such as electrolysis and chromatography as part of the production process and responsibilities. • Prepare chromatography columns for the production process. • Prepare and execute the recycle line process including target ampoule preparation. • Clear and clean production line and equipment. • Identify unexpected incidents, condition or detail and escalate to production shift lead. • Remedying first line failures. • Keep up to date with training requirements. • May act as trainer to train colleagues. Essential Requirements: • MBO or HBO degree (Engineering, Biology and Medical Laboratory Research, or Chemical Analyst) or in a similar field, MTS or MLO. • Knowledge of a pharmaceutical or control production environment. • Analytical skills that allow you to see what can be improved. • Attention to detail. • Open to Shift work Nice to have/ Desirable Requirements: • Experience with production or GMP is an advantage Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Forklift Operations, GMP Compliance, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy, Inventory Management, Machine Operations, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Production Management, Quality Control (QC), Regulatory Documents