API Manufacturing Associate I

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

 

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.  Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.  

 

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to 10K annually 
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

 

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

 

The Position

Operate API manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals.

 

Relationship

Reports to Shift Manager, Operations – API

 

Essential Functions

• Work in a safe & environmentally responsible manner
• Follow instructions listed in GMP documentation & product quality
• Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) & other documents, as required
• Real time review of electronic batch records ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards
• Manage individual training plan
• Participate in qualification & validation activities as required
• Setup, operate, monitor, & control highly automated processes & systems
• Load & unload product from trucks, tankers & ISO containers, as required
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals
• Utilize investigation skills during troubleshooting & assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance
• Maintain clean room areas & perform environmental monitoring, as required
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. within facility. Ability to routinely operate & inspect manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to constantly position oneself to transfer materials within manufacturing environment. Ability to frequently move about the building to access other personnel & operational areas. Ability to move throughout facility to interact with other employees in the normal office & manufacturing environment. Corrected vision to 20/30 and/or ability to pass vision screening assessment necessary to procure motorized vehicle license. Ability to ascend/descend a ladder to service equipment. Ability to work atop elevated positions at heights. Ability to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate motorized equipment. Ability to work around odorous &/or hazardous materials. Ability to perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Ability to work around mechanical equipment. Ability to work hours as needed to support production including on call, some evenings &/or weekends. Ability to position oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Ability to travel internationally, as requested. Ability to attain clean room gowning certification. Ability to stand on feet up to 12 hours or longer, day or night.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in a technical, science or engineering field from an accredited university preferred
• Biowork or equivalent industrial, military or vocational training combined with experience may be considered in lieu of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of manu