Wash and Sterilization Technician I - AP - Days - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, 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
• 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

Wash, sterilize, unload & assemble components & equipment in an aseptic environment. Supply Filling & Formulation teams at the right rate, the right time & consistent with business/regulatory needs.

 

Relationships

Reports to Shift Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Perform aseptic activities including, but not limited to, processing components, parts & assemblies, troubleshooting equipment, aiding in setup & teardown of equipment
• Clean, prepare, wrap, assemble & sterilize production components & parts
• Check & adjust mechanical assemblies critical to the accurate & aseptic filling of insulin
• Inspect & process components necessary for the formulation of insulin within an aseptic environment
• Operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes
• Achieve production goals
• Cross trained & become proficient in the setup & operation of all filling operations
• Maintain aseptic areas & perform sanitizations & environmental monitoring
• Participate actively in & support event response
• Review, revise & author SOP’s & other documents as required
• Assist during equipment maintenance including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance
• Train fellow employees in areas of expertise; aggressively learn systems & equipment outside of own expertise
• Record/review production data in BPR & associated forms
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. AAS degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience required (Requirement may be waived with military experience, a BioWorks/BioBlend certification or equivalent from an accredited college, or a current Novo Nordisk contractor that has 3 months of demonstrated performance in the relevant area)
• Aseptic processing experience preferred
• Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans is a plus

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best compa