About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo 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 life-changing careers, and 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 Emerging Technologies - Oral Finished Products facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
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 12 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.
The Position
Calibrate measuring equipment on schedule & in accordance with corporate & local requirements. Provide troubleshooting, problem solving & project support for measuring equipment site wide. Assist the Site Metrology lead in establishing the OFP DU Metrology program is in alignment with both the corporate & OFP standards.
Relationships
Supervisor, Maintenance – OFP.
Essential Functions
Calibrates & repairs instrumentation such as; temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, dimensional, rotational, & mass measuring equipment Accurately performs complex mathematical calculations relating to calibrations Configures SAP maintenance plans, scheduling & task lists in accordance with approved specifications Reviews documentation for accuracy & completeness & performs Technical Completion (TECO) of work orders in SAP Owns Change Requests (CRs) & CR actions as assigned Accurately & legibly records all activities in appropriate documentation. Releases &/or completes work orders as required Reviews documentation for accuracy & completeness Support equipment owners in all aspects related to instrumentation (cal specs, problem solving, instrument selection, failure investigation) Attains & maintains required site operation & safety certifications Maintains training qualifications on time Identifies & handles deviations &/or failures per proper procedures Performs failure investigations (non-conformities) related to Metrology/Calibration process Provides support to process owners for measuring equipment Executes work according to schedule & department plan Evaluates measuring equipment performance & responds to potential issues Contributes to KPI reporting Supports training others as required 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. 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. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education & experience, which includes a thorough understanding of calibration, instrumentation & control systems required Minimum of three (3) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience or education preferred Minimum of three (3) years of thorough understanding of instrumentation & control systems preferred Experience in preparing technical instructions/procedures preferred Calibration of process & utility instrumentation preferred Experience using electronic calibration management systems such as SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, ProCal, MAXIMO, etc preferred Working knowledge of SAP, PM & QM modules or similar asset management or quality sub-systems required Ability to read & apply schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents preferred Experience in dry product/tableting processes & supporting clean utilities systems preferred Working knowledge of Word & Excel software applications preferred Demonstrate a high level of organization in task management preferred Demonstrate logical planning for task execution & follow-up preferred Demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred Document problems thoroughly & accurately & brings them rapidly to solution required
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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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