Chemical Manufacturing Technician II - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Chemical Manufacturing Technician II - Active Pharmaceutical IngredientsNovo 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. Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support SMOL projects and API production in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.What we offer you:Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 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 productsLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee Referral AwardsAt Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.The PositionWe are currently hiring for multiple Technicians at our Petersburg, VA location. The primary purpose of this role is to operate API manufacturing equipment to achieve production goals. We are open to hiring at the Technician III level commensurate with experience. Please note this role will start as a M-Thursday day shift working 4x10 hour schedule; this is a shift position that will transition to 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule as the site moves into operations in early 2027. The current hours are 0600 to 1630 with flexibility required dependent upon the needs of the company and project demands.Relationships:Reports to one of the Managers, Operations at the site.Essential Functions:Role model for working in a safe and environmentally responsible mannerMaintain chemical inventoriesFollow instructions listed in GMP documentation & product quality and provide suggestions for improvements as neededReview SOP's, Job Instructions (JI's) & other documents, as requiredReal-time review of batch records ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standardsManage individual training plan with assistance of API Operastions Area Lead and Shift SupervisorExecute qualification documents such as IQ, OQ, PQ documentation in addition to other validation activities with assistance of more senior techniciansIndependent handling of: Bulk and drummed flammable solvents Drummed highly hazardous acids and bases Sensitizing agents, peptides, small molecule API's and intermediatesAbility to operate while using advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to air hoods, full face respirators, cartride respirators, and chemical suitsClean, assemble and dismantle processing equipmentSetup, operate, monitor, & control highly automated processes & systemsTroubleshoot during equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventive maintenanceParticipate in deviation investigationsLoad & unload product from trucks, tankers & ISO containers, as requiredExecute production schedule to achieve production goalsMaintain clean room areas & perform environmental monitoring, as requiredAssist with training and onboarding new employeesPerform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) activities in accordance with safety procedures with assistance of more senior techniciansFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities as assignedPhysical Requirements:Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.Strap & unstrap pallets using hands.Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift.May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role.May require color vision based on role.Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.May be required to work at elevated heights.Work around odorous &/or hazardous materials.Must have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety.Required to utilize a variety of personnel protective equipment.May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site.May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role.Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience required in a chemical manufacturing environment required, preferably in the pharmaceutical industryIn lieu of a High School diploma and three (3) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or a Science-related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentExperience following SOPs to perform tasks & raising issues if errors are found requiredExperience following established safety guidelines when performing tasks requiredExperience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting based on data & facts to include actively participating in event response activities, documenting problems & ensuring rapid resolution & preventing recurrence requiredComputer literacy including, but not limited to the ability to operate computer driven manufacturing/production equipment & efficient use of Microsoft Office suite programs requiredAbility to read & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail requiredAbility to write technical product documents requiredAbility to operate while using advanced personal protective equipment including but not limited to air hoods, full face respirators, cartridge respirators, and chemical suits with oversight from more senior technicians requiredExperience in and ability to ensure compliance with corporate/local SOPs, regulations & ISO standards requiredGeneral knowledge in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing & production processes associated with pharmaceutical companies preferredBasic knowledge of biology/chemistry requiredAdvanced mechanical aptitude requiredMechanical aptitude, ability to follow use tools to perform tasks, basic troubleshooting of mechanical components & systems requiredOther preferred skills and experience:API experienceExperience with operation, troubleshooting, & training less experienced personnel in large scale reactor unit operations including but not limited to, pressure and vacuum inertions, distillations, refluxing of solvents, separation of bi-phasic systems and pH adjustments using acids and bases.In addition, experience with filtration of products using various types of filtration equipment, centrifugation of materials, chromatography, and drying of materials under heat and vacuumAbility to perform basic material handling tasks & safely & effectively use material handling equipment preferredExperience with Process Safety Management (PSM) systems. Ability to identify safety concerns & improvementExperience working with work permits/Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) systems. Experience leading LOTO activities & training less experienced staff preferredExperience with Delta V PCS/MES/SAP, general automation software preferredExperience with DeltaV and general automation software. Experience with general troubleshooting of these systems & working with support groups to resolve issues preferredWe 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