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
• 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• 14 weeks 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

This role offers hands-on experience in a Microbiology QC lab, supporting the day-to-day activities that keep testing operations running smoothly like: organizing and preparing workspaces, performing routine inspections, perform sampling acitivites, cleaning and sanitization of lab spaces and equipment, and general equipment maintenance. In our GMP and GLP environment the candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable following established SOPs while diagnosing/fixing issues, contributing to investigations, and maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance. This position requires strict adherence to cGMPs, established manufacturing practices and procedures and compliance with quality regulations and guidelines. Prior experience in a GMP, Life Science, or laboratory environment is preferred but not required. This role will primarily support our Microbiology QC teams.

This is an onsite based position at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility. This is a first shift Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Relationships

Reports to: QC Supervisor (Microbiology)

Essential Functions

• Performs routine QC support activities (e.g. housekeeping, sanitizations, glassware cleaning, sample receipt)
• Performs sampling with minimal support
• Support of low complexity tasks (e.g. Spectroscopy, Bioburden Testing, Incoming Inspection of Consumables)
• Performs routine equipment maintenance with support
• Identifies deviations and may support systematic problem solving and laboratory investigations
• Documents and archives work in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
• May support report writing activities
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma required

• Associates Degree in a scientific field preferred

• Work Experience:

• High School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant work experience required

• Associates Degree with zero (0) years of relevant work experience preferred

• Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulated industry experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential

• Good organizational, time management and documentation skills

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

• Basic computer skills (e.g. email, MS Word, database management)

• Knowledge of laboratory or manufacturing operations preferred

Physical Requirements

0-5% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp 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, use of ladders 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.