Quality Control Analyst III

Novo Nordisk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual bonus

Health Insurance, Dental, Vision

8% 401K company match

Paid holidays & parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC, is seeking a QC Analyst to perform in-process, release and stability testing of API and finished products. You will ensure data integrity, support transfer of technology, and provide leadership to other analysts in a fast-paced cGMP environment.

The role demands strong communication, attention to detail, and solid experience in pharmaceutical QC techniques. Join a company with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a global healthcare leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related science field is required.
• Minimum years of laboratory experience in pharma/clinical settings.
• Ability to author scientific and technical reports.
• Experience with GMP and QC laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and scientific soundness of lab data.
• Perform in-process, release, and stability analysis per SOPs.
• Lead and coach other analysts in daily tasks.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
• Develop process competence across QC operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Associate’s Degree + 7 years experience

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

KF

Job description

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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.

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What We Offer You

• 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

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.

The Position

Perform & review analysis of in-process, release & stability samples of API and/or filled product in accordance with cGMP, site & corporate policies & procedures. Transfer of technology & processes in accordance with relevant project plans & timelines. Provide leadership for other analysts as they execute their daily tasks.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensure accuracy & scientific soundness of lab data
• Endure environnemental compliance
• Support & ensure GMP Laboratory Compliance
• Maintain testing proficiency for methods
• Ensure timeliness of lab results & investigations
• Perform analysis of samples
• Author deviations
• Coach other analysts
• Perform data trending & tracking
• Develop process competence across IFP/API
• Drive process improvement for Site QC
• Ensure all Analyst testing of samples is complete, as needed
• Ensure departmental documents are current & standardized
• Perform Laboratory Equipment Validation & System support
• Provide Laboratory IT System support
• Leverage solutions to other NNPILP sites
• Perform deviation & change control activities
• Support other NNPILP sites when relevant
• Support deviations
• Participate in Systematic Problem Solving
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required
• May consider an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university with seven (7) years of relevant experience in a clinical or industrial/pharmaceutical laboratory required
• Five (5) years of experience in a clinical or industrial/pharmaceutical laboratory required
• Ability to author scientific & technical reports required
• Able to perform routine testing per SOP & GMP standards required
• Advance level knowledge in GMP & laboratory techniques required
• Demonstrate attention to detail required
• Serve as a subject matter expert on QC processes required
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) required
• Skills or knowledge in one of the following disciplines: Chemistry Analysis (HPLC, UPLC, GC, TOC, AA, UV, PH, KF), Microbiology Analysis (Isolator, Sterility, Bacterial Endotoxin testing, Growth Promotion and Microbial Identification, ELISA, BIOBURDEN) or Raw Materials Analysis (Compendial Testing, FTIR, NIR, Titration and UV-Vis) required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level of troubleshooting for laboratory equipment preferred
• Validation & technical transfer experience preferred
• Project Management experience is a plus
• Change control, deviation, trending preferred

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.