Operator II, Drug Substance

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.

Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.

What we offer you:

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

Executes drug substance manufacturing operations with a high degree of independence, performing process steps, monitoring equipment, and troubleshooting routine issues in compliance with GMP, safety and quality requirements, to ensure reliable and consistent production of high-quality product.

NOTE:

This role works Nights; 6PM - 6:30AM (Rotating 3,2,2)

Reports to Manager or above.

• This position is a mid-level position in the Upstream Manufacturing team and is the starting point to acquiring skills and training required for a cGMP biomanufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products via production of genetically modified mammalian cells. This is achieved using a variety of equipment and processes including general analytical equipment, liquid handling equipment, cellular diagnostic machinery (ViCell, NOVA Bioprofile), Biosafety Cabinet, aseptic technique, various types of pumps, tube fusers, and tube sealers
• Performs small- and large-scale cell culture work in a clean room environment under direct supervision, including, but not limited to:
• Manipulation of cell culture in shake flasks
• Single-use bioreactors (SUBs)
• Cell culture analysis using automated cell counters, bioanalyzers, sample preparation, osmometers, and any other applicable laboratory instrumentation
• Use of basic biomanufacturing equipment such as tube fusers, tube sealers, pumps, scales and balances
• Clean and Sterilize applicable processing equipment (CIP/SIP)
• Safely operates equipment within area
• Other duties as assigned

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled.

Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of zero (0) year of relevant experience required
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with zero (0) year of…