Work Cell Leader 1 - FP

Scorpion Therapeutics; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC, is seeking an operational role to oversee a work cell in their aseptic manufacturing facility. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of injectable diabetes treatments, with emphasis on GMP documentation and timely execution of production plans.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), at least 2 years in FDA-regulated manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing.
• Operator qualification on equipment required.
• Attention to detail in documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute production plans.
• Monitor equipment and processes.
• Enforce safety/environmental standards.
• Coordinate maintenance.
• Lead event response and root cause analysis.
• Manage shift resources.
• Ensure team training and GMP documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Operator qualification on equipment

Job description

Role

Operate and oversee a work cell within Novo Nordisk's aseptic manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of injectable diabetes treatments.

Responsibilities

• execute production plans
• monitor equipment and processes
• enforce safety/environmental standards
• coordinate maintenance
• lead event response and root cause analysis
• manage shift resources
• ensure team training and GMP documentation

Requirements

• high school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred
• minimum 2 years of experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing
• operator qualification on equipment
• attention to detail in documentation
• problem-solving skills

Preferred

• BioWork certification
• computer literacy
• experience with planning and troubleshooting

High-Value

focus on aseptic fill and finish of injectable therapies, compliance with cGMP, FDA regulation adherence, and experience in a biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Work setup

primarily on-site, with physical requirements including lifting, working in cold/hazardous environments, and operating in loud noise conditions; may involve working at heights or in confined spaces.