About The Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.
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 14 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
Conduct analytical testing on materials and products in accordance with cGMP, site & corporate procedures & policies.
Please note this role will start as a M-F day shift; The current hours are 7am -3:30pm with flexibility required dependent upon the needs of the company and project demands. This is a shift position that will transition to rotating 2-2-3 schedule with Days (6am to 6:30pm) and Nights (6pm to 630am) as the site moves into operations at a later designated date.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, QC Chemistry.
Essential Functions
Analyze raw materials, intermediate and final API drug substance, pharmaceutical compounds, and samples, which may include compiling & analyzing data
Ensure cleanliness of lab and restock supplies as needed
Conduct review of peer data
Maintain and adhere to cGMP guidelines
Support communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients
Provide support in investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions
Provide support to Deviations
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties 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 require 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.
May be required to wear respiratory protection, which includes medical surveillance and verification of pulmonary fitness. May be required to fully gown for entrance into GMP areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or science-related field from an accredited university required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
May consider an Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or science-related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
Experience with GMP regulations and quality control procedures required
Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques required
Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts required
High consciousness for personal and laboratory safety required
Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping abilities required
Good communication skills to effectively report findings and collaborate with other departments required
Good collaboration skills with and interaction with many departments required
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