Technician II, Quality Control 2nd shift

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is looking for an entry-level laboratory technician in Bloomington, Indiana. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and working in a team-oriented environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally some industry experience, along with a strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols diligently.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Contribution

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• High School/GED with typically minimum of 2 years of industry experience required.
• Technical Certificate or higher preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general lab housekeeping in adherence to 5S standards.
• Accurately complete routine and preventive maintenance on simple equipment.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School/GED

Technical Certificate or higher

Job description

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.

What we offer you:

Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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

This position requires a variety of skills necessary for biotech company operations. The position is an entry level laboratory role with the expectation that the candidate can be trained on technical procedures and once trained, execute them consistently and reliably. Additionally, this position may support preventative maintenance and basic laboratory maintenance activities while maintaining a GMP quality system.

Relationships

Reports to Supervisor or above.

Essential Functions

Performs general lab housekeeping in adherence to 5S standards including cleaning/sterilizing of lab and lab materials, disposal of trash and recyclables, autoclaving, ordering, and stocking suppliesStages materials/components for use within cGMP Quality Control labAccurately completes routine and preventive maintenance on simple equipmentPerform facility monitoring of gas and water samplingPerform routine environmental monitoring in manufacturing environment: active air sampling, non-viable particulate monitoring, surface and personnel samplingLog in samples into laboratory tracking softwareActively participates in team meetings and/or training sessionsOther duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Condition controlled. Working in a lab environment will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. Safety procedures will be followed to minimize exposure, including clean room gowning.

Qualifications

High School/GED with typically minimum of 2 years of industry experience requiredTechnical Certificate or higher preferredMust be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirementsPreferredFamiliarity with clean room procedure, aseptic technique, and general lab equipment experiencecGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) knowledgeExperience following standard operating procedures (SOP)General laboratory equipment experience, including micropipettesAbility to maintain batch records and/or laboratory notebook and complete all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOPAbility to attend training and apply learning on routine operation, maintenance, and theory or laboratory instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelinesAbility to use Excel, Word, and other Office systemsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracyAbility to peer review data to ensure data is well organized with complete documentationAbility to independently interpret data, analyze trends, and provide insight into potential issues and subsequent solutionsAbility to understand and independently apply GMPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument useAbility to apply applicable regulatory authority and guidelines with trainingDemonstrates theoretical understanding of the work tasks assignedData archiving and maintenanceAbility to maintain lab equipmentAbility to operate within a clean room environment as neededAbility to see and hear, read, and write clear EnglishRequires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writingAbility to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate mannerAbility to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of timeAbility to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work aloneDetail oriented with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlinesStrong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentPositive attitude and ability to work with othersAbility to process a large volume of workAbility to effectively carry out and implement changeAbility to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs, or group needsFast pacedPerformance drivenCustomer focusedCollaborative and inclusiveTeam player

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.