Operator II, Drug Substance

Novo Nordisk•Bloomington, IN

13h

About The Position

The Operator II, Drug Substance executes drug substance manufacturing operations with a high degree of independence. The role performs process steps, monitors equipment, and troubleshoots routine issues while complying with GMP, safety, and quality requirements to ensure reliable production of high-quality product. This is a mid-level position on the Upstream Manufacturing team and provides training and skill development for work in a cGMP biomanufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Operator produces biopharmaceutical products through the production of genetically modified mammalian cells. The work uses general analytical and liquid-handling equipment, cellular diagnostic machinery, biosafety cabinets, aseptic techniques, pumps, tube fusers, and tube sealers. The role performs small- and large-scale cell culture work in a clean-room environment under direct supervision and safely operates and cleans applicable processing equipment. The role works nights from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating 3-2-2 schedule. Working conditions are heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning controlled, and the employee must be able to work in a clean-room environment as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university and zero years of relevant experience; alternatively, an associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and zero years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience.
Ability to work in a clean-room environment as needed.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform drug substance manufacturing process steps, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot routine issues in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality requirements.
Manufacture biopharmaceutical products through production of genetically modified mammalian cells.
Perform small- and large-scale cell culture work in a clean-room environment under direct supervision.
Manipulate cell cultures in shake flasks and single-use bioreactors (SUBs).
Analyze cell cultures using automated cell counters, bioanalyzers, sample preparation, osmometers, and other applicable laboratory instrumentation.
Use basic biomanufacturing equipment, including tube fusers, tube sealers, pumps, scales, and balances.
Clean and sterilize applicable processing equipment using CIP/SIP.
Operate equipment safely within the assigned area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with EHS responsibilities for the position.

Benefits

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions.
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance effective day one.
Guaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution plus an individual company match option.
Family-focused benefits, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave and 6 weeks of paid family medical leave.
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products.
Tuition assistance.
Life and disability insurance.
Employee referral awards.
Opportunities, resources, and mentorship to support career growth.