Wash and Sterilization Technician I

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 the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do. What We Offer You Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products Tuition Assistance Life & Disability Insurance Employee Referral Awards The Position Wash, sterilize, unload & assemble components & equipment in an aseptic environment. Supply Filling & Formulation teams at the right rate, the right time & consistent with business/regulatory needs. Relationships Reports to Shift Manager. Essential Functions Perform aseptic activities including, but not limited to, processing components, parts & assemblies, troubleshooting equipment, aiding in setup & teardown of equipment Clean, prepare, wrap, assemble & sterilize production components & parts Check & adjust mechanical assemblies critical to the accurate & aseptic filling of insulin Inspect & process components necessary for the formulation of insulin within an aseptic environment Operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes Achieve production goals Cross train & become proficient in the setup & operation of all filling operations Maintain aseptic areas & perform sanitizations & environmental monitoring Participate actively in & support event response Review, revise & author SOPs & other documents as required Assist during equipment maintenance including restoration of lost function, predictive & preventative maintenance Record/review production data in BPR & associated forms Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other accountabilities, as assigned Physical 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. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. 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 equivalent required Minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience required (Requirement may be waived with military experience, a BioWorks/ BioBlend certification or equivalent from an accredited college, or a current Novo Nordisk contractor that has 3 months of demonstrated performance in the relevant area) Experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred Aseptic processing experience preferred Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail required Computer literacy preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace