Novartis
Durham, NC, USA
Job Description Summary The Automation Engineer II is responsible for participating on automation design teams and supporting specific systems for a Novartis gene therapy manufacturing facility. This includes responsibilities for helping to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify the GMP and non-GMP control systems. Systems include plant wide DCS (DeltaV), BMS (Rockwell SCADA) and 3rd party local control systems. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
Helps to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify the GMP and non-GMP control systems
Participate in the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware, including interacting with other teams as necessary
Prepare scopes of work for small to medium sized automation projects
Develop project objectives working with user requirements and business plans
Participate in discussions with internal business partners on priorities, timelines and transparent sharing of information
Develop/update equipment specifications in standard documentation – User Requirements (URS), Functional Specification (FS) and Detail Design Specifications (DDS/HDS/SDS)
Maintain procedures to meet GMP requirements, CFR’s and internal company policies
Support 24x7 site-based operations including rotating on-call responsibilities.
Requirements:
B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or 6 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
2 years' work experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations; or 6 years equivalent work experience
Experience programming, troubleshooting and start-up of PLC and/or DCS systems and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment utilizing these systems. DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC experience preferred
Working in a team environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience in executing test protocols for automation system level commissioning and qualification
Experience executing change controls in change management systems
Working knowledge of field device signal wiring practices/panel design, instrumentation and modern industrial communication protocols
Familiarity with FDA regulations particularly 21 CFR part 11 and GMP systems.
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80,000 and $120,000 Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Full Time
Job Description Summary The Automation Engineer II is responsible for participating on automation design teams and supporting specific systems for a Novartis gene therapy manufacturing facility. This includes responsibilities for helping to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify the GMP and non-GMP control systems. Systems include plant wide DCS (DeltaV), BMS (Rockwell SCADA) and 3rd party local control systems. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
Helps to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify the GMP and non-GMP control systems
Participate in the design, configuration, installation, and maintenance of automation software and associated hardware, including interacting with other teams as necessary
Prepare scopes of work for small to medium sized automation projects
Develop project objectives working with user requirements and business plans
Participate in discussions with internal business partners on priorities, timelines and transparent sharing of information
Develop/update equipment specifications in standard documentation – User Requirements (URS), Functional Specification (FS) and Detail Design Specifications (DDS/HDS/SDS)
Maintain procedures to meet GMP requirements, CFR’s and internal company policies
Support 24x7 site-based operations including rotating on-call responsibilities.
Requirements:
B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or 6 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
2 years' work experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical based GMP manufacturing operations; or 6 years equivalent work experience
Experience programming, troubleshooting and start-up of PLC and/or DCS systems and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment utilizing these systems. DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC experience preferred
Working in a team environment, with excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience in executing test protocols for automation system level commissioning and qualification
Experience executing change controls in change management systems
Working knowledge of field device signal wiring practices/panel design, instrumentation and modern industrial communication protocols
Familiarity with FDA regulations particularly 21 CFR part 11 and GMP systems.
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80,000 and $120,000 Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
San Diego, CA, USA
Annual Salary Range: $72,197.00 - $142,938.00 First Review of Applications: June 21, 2024 Expected Start Date: August 2024
Overview of the Data Science Department and the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Experience and Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to three years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Experience updating and maintaining project databases, files, and records, including data documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control practices used for validating data and ensuring data accuracy and integrity, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques, preferably for demographic and economic data.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid (Monday and Wednesday telework days; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review June 21, 2024. EOE.
Full Time
Annual Salary Range: $72,197.00 - $142,938.00 First Review of Applications: June 21, 2024 Expected Start Date: August 2024
Overview of the Data Science Department and the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Experience and Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to three years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Experience updating and maintaining project databases, files, and records, including data documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control practices used for validating data and ensuring data accuracy and integrity, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques, preferably for demographic and economic data.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid (Monday and Wednesday telework days; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review June 21, 2024. EOE.
