Wash and Sterilization Technician I - AP - Days

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 – reimbursement up to $10,000 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.
 

Position Purpose

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.

Accountabilities

• Work in a safe & environmentally responsible way
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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
• Become cross trained & proficient in the setup & operation of all filling operations
• Maintain aseptic areas & perform sanitizations & environmental monitoring
• Actively participate 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
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (AAS degree in related field preferred)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in manufacturing industry, FDA regulated preferred.  (Requirement can be waived with BioWorks Certification, or minimum of an associate degree in related field)

Desired Qualifications

• BioWorks certification
• Aseptic processing experience
• Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift
• Corrected vision to 20/25
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment; ability to work atop elevated positions
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves
• Occasionally positions self within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• Ability to attain clean room gowning certification & work with hazardous materials including sanitants
• Frequent bending, stooping & prolonged working overhead
• Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation

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 company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.