Manufacturing Operator I — Competitive Pay, 401K & PTO

BioSpace; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K company match

Parental & family medical leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC, is seeking a manufacturing technician to operate equipment and execute production tasks within a FDA-regulated environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to read and follow SOPs with precision. Training will cover safety, quality, and GMP requirements. This position offers strong benefits and growth opportunities at Novo Nordisk.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bioworks Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing or other FDA-regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand complicated product documentation and SOPs with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes.
• Clean & sanitize manufacturing, filling & packaging rooms & equipment per SOPs.
• Execute production schedule to achieve production goals.
• Handle labeling & components correctly; transferring, counting, FIFO, returns, etc.
• Participate actively in & support event response.
• Read & follow SOPs, job instructions & other documents to ensure compliance.
• Identify, report & resolve quality issues.
• Assist during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance.
• Record/review production data in BPR & associated forms.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Read & follow SOPs

Computer literacy

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree or Bioworks Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC, is seeking a manufacturing technician to operate equipment and execute production tasks within a FDA-regulated environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to read and follow SOPs with precision. Training will cover safety, quality, and GMP requirements. This position offers strong benefits and growth opportunities at Novo Nordisk.