Analytical QC Chemist I | cGMP Lab & Growth

Novo Nordisk A/S; Petersburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay

Annual bonus

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Family leave

Product access

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral rewards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk’s Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a qualified analyst to conduct analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and final API drug substances in a cGMP-driven environment. You will ensure lab readiness, review peer data, and support investigations and deviations while maintaining strict safety practices.

The role requires a Chemistry or Microbiology background with 1+ year of lab experience, strong documentation, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

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 with a minimum of three (3) years of experience 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
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques required
• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts required
• Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping abilities required
• Good communication and collaboration across departments required

Responsibilities

• Analyse raw materials, intermediates and final API drug substance and samples
• Ensure cleanliness of lab and restock supplies
• Conduct review of peer data
• Maintain and adhere to cGMP guidelines
• Support communications of testing status to internal clients
• Assist investigations of laboratory samples and determine corrective actions
• Support Deviations investigations
• Follow safety and environmental requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical testing

cGMP awareness

Data analysis

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or Microbiology

Associate's in Chemistry or Microbiology with experience

High School diploma with experience

Job description

Novo Nordisk’s Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a qualified analyst to conduct analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and final API drug substances in a cGMP-driven environment. You will ensure lab readiness, review peer data, and support investigations and deviations while maintaining strict safety practices.

The role requires a Chemistry or Microbiology background with 1+ year of lab experience, strong documentation, and the ability to collaborate across departments.