Associate Process Engineer (Cleaning Support Team)

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

A process engineer on the cleaning team is a process engineer who specializes in the cleaning and sterilization of GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in line with Novo Nordisk and FDA requirements. They are responsible for the development of cleaning processes, the validation of those processes, and for monitoring those processes during routine use. As specialists in the cleaning process, they support troubleshooting cleaning failures (deviations) and making changes to cleaning processes (change controls). This role will support the cleaning of equipment throughout our whole facility and it is a great opportunity for someone interested in getting exposure to a wide range of equipment and systems used throughout the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. Responsible for supporting cleaning and sterilization of equipment through on-floor knowledge and support, documentation to keep processes running efficiently, and supporting training of cleaning processes to run according to cGMP requirements.

This is an onsite based position Monday-Friday at our bioproduction facility in West Lebanon, NH.This role will require on-floor support in our Grade C and Grade D clean room production areas. 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, jewelery, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones.

Relationships

Reports to: Associate Manager

Essential Functions

• Assist with SOPs, JIs, Deviations,cand other production documentation for the shopfloor including related problem-solving
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvement changes
• Participate in production-driven improvements to the process and equipment on shopfloor. Drive and own minor improvement initiatives and support colleagues
• Develop, write and support any documentation needed for production as well as supporting trend reports and complex cases owned by the area. Presents this during audits/inspections
• Plan and execute according to timeline and ensure timely delivery of own activities
• Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and non-business hours, to provide support
• 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required
• Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of related experience required
  • Biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to follow routine work instructions for new and ongoing projects and assignments
  • Knowledge of Automation and GMPs requirements preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a high-paced team-oriented environment
  • Employee must remain accessible during on-call period and must be able to provide support/respond within sixty (60) minutes

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Physical Requirements

The ability to climb. stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and visual inspection. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including noise, inside and outside conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes; atmospheric conditions including odors, fumes, and dust. Local and International Travel: 0-10%.

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

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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.

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