Manufacturing Technician (Nights - Back End)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Lebanon, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in West Lebanon, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (Nights - Back End) to support the upstream cell culture process for API production. The role involves hands-on manufacturing on the shop floor in a cleanroom, collaborating with engineers, scientists, QA, and other stakeholders to improve and sustain processes.

The position emphasizes training, adherence to cGMP, and daily documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Associate's degree or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years experience, relevant manufacturing preferred or
• Bachelor's Degree in a science discipline with zero (0) years’ experience
• Knowledge of cGMP operations preferable
• The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential

Responsibilities

• Product manufacturing and product manufacturing support activities
• Completion of routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
• Support in‑process activities and product development when instructed by supervisor
• Incorporate pre‑planned process improvements/cost reduction program into manufacturing
• Perform area equipment and process validations in accordance with validation procedures
• Perform in‑process product testing in accordance with standard procedures
• Support manufacturing activities in other departments as instructed by supervisor
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Working in the cleanroom areas may require wearing hairnet and other PPE and following GMP processes at all times
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Follow written instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a science discipline

Job description

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Manufacturing Technician (Nights - Back End)

Facility: Manufacturing

Location: West Lebanon, NH, US

About the Department

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• 36Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• 14weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

Our team of Manufacturing Technicians is looking for a new colleague to join them as soon as possible! Our department consists of several teams working hard to manufacture our life‑saving medicine. This role will be joining our team responsible for the upstream cell culture process of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for the medicine we produce. The technicians are continuously working with our teams of engineers, scientists, process associates, facilities support, QA and other stakeholders to improve and simplify our processes. The Manufacturing Technician can expect a dynamic and fast‑paced day centered around production activities on our shopfloor. The shopfloor is fully gowned and a clean manufacturing environment (more details in the essential functions).

We are looking for a team player who is curious, energetic, and who likes staying engaged. In this job you will get a chance to develop your production skills via training, experience, and on the job training. And we want our technicians to be encouraged to engage in optimization of our standards & structures on a daily basis. We expect you to be eager to learn and have a can‑do attitude when it comes to collaboration, have agility in your day‑to‑day work tasks, and be able to adapt to changes with a positive mindset.

This role is based onsite at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility with our Back End Nights Manufacturing team, the work schedule for this is as follows:

• The first 3-4 weeks will be training in our 'bootcamp' for Manufacturing Technicians. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 8AM-430PM, until the transition to the shift schedule

Relationships

Reports to: Senior Manager, API Manufacturing

Essential Functions

• Product manufacturing and product manufacturing support activities
• Completion of routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
• Support in‑process activities and product development when instructed by supervisor
• Incorporate pre‑planned process improvements/cost reduction program into manufacturing
• Perform area equipment and process validations in accordance with validation procedures
• Perform in‑process product testing in accordance with standard procedures
• Support manufacturing activities in other departments as instructed by supervisor
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Working in the cleanroom areas may require wearing: hairnet, beard cover, frocks/coveralls, shoe covers, snood, face mask, sterile gloves, and to follow GMP processes at all times. Examples of prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phone
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others.

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:
  • High School diploma or Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years experience, relevant manufacturing preferred or
  • Bachelors’ Degree in a science discipline with zero (0) years’ experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of cGMP operations preferable
  • The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp, finger, and feel. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odours, fumes, and dust.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.