The Maintenance Specialist will carry out the routine lab activities in TRD environment according to approved SOPs. They will also contribute and support TRD activities. About the Role Your key responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage, schedule and perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment Support specialized personnel in carrying out extraordinary maintenance/qualification activities as required and assure all calibrations are executed as agreed. Perform corrective and preventive work on equipment in case of need (HPLCs, synthesizers) Execute workorders in the area of maintenance / calibration Develop method statements for maintenance / calibration Perform incoming and outgoing verification activities of raw materials and materials Contribute actively to creation of lab procedures, reports and/or instructions and/or SOP's and their archival. Contribute to the evaluation of new lab equipment. Collaborate with the TRD Manager and colleagues to the management of material stocks, waste materials and inventory of the lab Utilize specific tools/equipment, lab automation tools and specialized facilities e.g., labs for radioactivity manipulation with experienced team members. What you'll bring to the role: Education: scientific background At least 1 year of experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry At least 1 year of experience with lab instrumentation Languages: Good knowledge of English and Italian Good knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools. Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials and equipment. 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? 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. Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. J-18808-Ljbffr