HSE Technician (Isotopes)

Job Description Summary

At Novartis, we are pioneering the future of cancer treatment through Radioligand Therapy (RLT) - a powerful fusion of nuclear medicine and precision oncology. As we expand our global RLT manufacturing footprint, we are seeking passionate, purpose-driven individuals to join our mission of delivering life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

Imagine shaping the safety culture of a cutting‑edge manufacturing site where your expertise directly safeguards people, processes, and the environment. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in strengthening our Health, Safety, and Environmental practices — ensuring every activity not only meets compliance standards but actively advances our commitment to a safe and responsible workplace. Your work will help build awareness, reinforce preventive behaviors, and elevate the level of protection that enables our teams to do their best work confidently and safely every day.

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Location: Indianapolis, IN
Relocation Support: Yes

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and embed Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and work instructions across the manufacturing site.
• Conduct routine inspections and walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Assess training needs, develop materials, and deliver engaging Health, Safety, and Environmental training sessions.
• Collect and analyze Health, Safety, and Environmental data to identify trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Support implementation and tracking of Health, Safety, and Environmental action plans using internal systems.
• Assist with waste management, contractor oversight, and environmental compliance activities.
• Partner with the Radiation Safety Officer on surveys, sampling, emergency response, and radiation safety tasks.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $55,020 and $102,180 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, health and safety, engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to deliver effective training and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, respond to changing needs, and remain effective under pressure.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous GMP experience.
• Previous Radiation Safety experience.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.

Accessibility and 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.

Salary Range

$55,020.00 - $102,180.00

Skills Desired

Decision Making, Emergency Preparedness & Response, environmental management, GDP Knowledge, gmp knowledge, Hse Management Systems, Incident Investigation & Reporting, Occupational Hygiene, occupational safety, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance