Process Engineer I - Fermentation

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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, and houses 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university required.
• May consider an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with three (3) years of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment.
• May consider High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment.
• Minimum one (1) year of engineering or technical experience required, preferably in a GMP regulated environment.
• Functional knowledge in assigned area required.
• Ability to work in a team required.
• Ability to provide support for a 24/7 operational business required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design of requirements documents a plus.
• Knowledge about requirements/expectations of regulatory authorities e.g. FDA a plus.
• Experience with Process Control Systems a plus.
• Proven ability to establish & maintain networks & facilitate processes that encourage cross organizational knowledge sharing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine support & troubleshooting for the manufacturing facility.
• Improve system and equipment reliability for the core processes to meet customer, business, & regulatory requirements.
• Support validation & verification within area.
• Ensure quality of equipment and processes.
• Support process improvement project for assigned area.
• Support manufacturing operations and provide technical support to the operating facilities to meet business goals.
• Generate ideas & support implementation for improvement within area.
• Own self development and partner with manager for clear understanding of development needs for desired career path.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level