Operator III, Formulation / Filling

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: July 13, 2025

Job Description:

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 life-changing careers, and 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: 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. The Position 0 Relationships Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor. Essential Functions Duties For All Functional Groups Has developed operational skills through formal training or work experience Demonstrate mathematical skills, including the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, significant figures and unit conversions Participates in and/or provides ideas for Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence projects Reports safety and quality concerns and recommends improvement Works within established procedures with a minimal degree of supervision Actively promotes and demonstrates good communication and escalation Provides mentorship for onboarding employees Troubleshoot and provide recommendations to resolve basic equipment/process related issues Can provide technical descriptions of occurrences for investigations with ability to provide technical reports such as SCADA Designated Trainer for area related Performance Based Assessments Has participated in cross training opportunities in different functional areas or same functional area in different building Ability to speak as Subject Matter Expert over assigned area Daily execution of required sanitizations Electronic verification of allocated materials for processing Perform area room clearances prior to batch execution General housekeeping items (waste collection, stocking, etc) within production areas Executes work while following Good Documentation Practices and Aseptic Behavior FormulationPerforming standard calculations to achieve desired weight/mixture of drug products Aliquoting liquids and powders from one vessel to another per batch record instructions Perform sterile filtration and testing of applicable filters Cleaning and sterilizing tanks with automated equipment Performs on the job training for new employees FillingPerform in-line sterile filtration and testing of applicable filters Setup, run, and troubleshoot complex machinery Collecting samples throughout execution per sampling plan Perform Vial and Syringe counts post batch execution PrepIdentifying and retrieving applicable equipment needed for batch execution Wash/Clean/Sterilize equipment using automated and manual process Prepare small and large equipment assemblies Post batch activities as reconciliation and testing of filters Material Staging (Pit Crew) Staging/Sanitization of materials in classified areas Coordinating deliveries of materials with Supply Chain Electronic verification of material movements for processing Delivering finished product to appropriate storage conditions Physical Requirements 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 10 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. Qualifications High School/GED required Associate’s degree or higher preferred 3 years of direct pharmaceutical manufacturing experience 3 years of GMP experience Technical RequirementsProficient with Microsoft Office programs, Email, Teams, etc. Ability to learn and use quality, operations and/or scientific management software such as ComplianceWire®, JD Edwards®, etc. Ability to understand and apply cGMPs to everyday work Demonstrates basic understanding of the work tasks assigned Executes procedures with high quality Basic understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory and/or production operations Capable of learning unfamiliar principles or techniques with training Behavioral RequirementsAbility to see/hear and read/write clear English Lead by example according to the Company's values and culture Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone Detail oriented and well organized with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines Ability to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs or group needs Leadership Requirements (if applicable)Leads by example according to the Company's values and culture Builds on contacts and relationships with peers Takes initiative for personal and professional development Takes initiative when necessary to address changes in scope and procedural errors Builds trust and respect for self and department Expected to fulfill and maintain designated trainer requirements as needed Promotes compliance by providing respectful & constructive peer-to-peer feedback 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. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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