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Operations Sampling Technician I

BioSpace, Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520

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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 and provide employee opportunities globally. 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, housing 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

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

The Position Support all daily activities of a cGMP warehouse operation including inspection, sampling, sample management, shelf‑life expiry inventory, Job Instructions (JI) & regulatory compliance.

Relationships Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

Package samples for transport

Follow Standard Operating Procedures in performance of assigned duties

Support GMP Laboratory and Environmental Compliance through daily tasks and ensure compliance with training programs related to job functions

Partner with QC, QA, EM & support groups to ensure raw material release for production & resources to support schedules and enable the process to run optimally

Maintain CNC areas & performing routine cleanings and batch turnover

Complete all paperwork in a cGMP compliant manner

Participate in Systematic Problem Solving, cLEAN Mindset, and streamlining processes

Support validation & project activities as required

Sampling of Raw Materials from Bulk tankers, Pressurized Containers, IBC’s, drums & Palletized Material

Ensure all errors are addressed & corrected real time ensuring compliance with cGMPs

Record logbook entries & other associated forms/paperwork for the team

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. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using 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. Handles transport of hazardous materials. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating in a GMP regulated environment required

Associate’s Degree in Science or relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred

BioWorks Certification preferred

Basic laboratory, sampling aseptic & ID testing techniques required

Ability to read, write & understand product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail & computer literacy required

Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines in reference to classified areas, sampling plans & methods & application of GMP’s a plus

Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & presentations preferred

Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvements a plus

Experience in LIMS system a plus

Experience planning, organizing, executing, checking results & revising work plans a plus

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

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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

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