Metrology Technician II - API

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

• 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

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.

Calibrate, maintain, and repair measuring equipment on schedule & in accordance with corporate & local requirements. Supports coordination and planning for successful execution of work. Provide troubleshooting, problem solving, & project support for measuring equipment site-wide.

Reports to Manager.

• Responsible for execution of planned/unplanned calibrations & preventative maintenance of measuring equipment
• Calibrates & repairs instrumentation such as: temperature, pressure, conductivity, flow, level, humidity, pH, ORP, ozone, O2, UV, TOC, particle monitoring, speed, mass, & electrical measuring equipment
• Installs, connects wiring, configures, downloads, programs, & tests measuring instruments & critical safety devices
• Executes work according to schedule & department plan while supporting Metrology Planner in planning for completion of calibrations
• Accurately & legibly records all activities in appropriate documentation including issues, completes, & approves work orders as required while maintaining equipment master data
• Accurately performs complex mathematical calculations relating to calibrations
• Operates & handles calibration working standards with care & expertise in accordance with local requirements
• Attains & maintains required training & safety certifications by maintaining training qualifications on time and administering training qualifications to others for certain job tasks
• Identifies & initiates deviations and/or failures per proper procedures while also participating in systematic problem solving and supporting cross-functional investigations in all customer areas
• Evaluates measuring equipment performance & responds to potential issues
• Provides support to operations & process owners for measuring equipment
• Process confirms calibration activities are performed per standards & contributes to KPI reporting
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12‑hour shift. May require corrected vision to 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. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.…