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Novo Nordisk Technician IV, Engineering - Process in Bloomington, Indiana
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.
As a part of Novo Nordisk, Catalent, Indiana LLC. in Bloomington, Indiana, 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 Engineering department is responsible for supporting CGMP operations through process engineering, facilities and utilities engineering, calibration, process improvement and automation, packaging, capital projects, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Process Engineering focuses on developing processes to minimize risks to the product. The role works with industry experts/consultants to create design specifications, P&ID drawings, general arrangement drawings, user requirements, functional specifications, and automation control strategies. Provides technical solutions to complex problems by relying upon their experience and/or seeking recommendations from industry experts.
The Position
A process engineering technician’s main duties are to support and partner with senior engineers and to support at least two of the process and utility systems.
Relationships
Reports to: Sr. Supervisor, Engineering - Process
Essential Functions
System/equipment procurement
Monitor and troubleshoot of critical systems
Create/revise preventative maintenance checklist
Assist in coordinating equipment/system installations
Monitor installation/operational qualification (IQ/QQ) of various systems/equipment
Support Maximo (CM/CMR/CC) workflow
Complete work under supervision by more experienced team members with increasing independence as experience, training, and job specific aptitude are gained
Use judgment within generally defined guidelines to identify solutions to problems
Interact with other departments to schedule activities around the production schedules of the cGMP Manufacturing and Process Development departments. Schedule self-performed work assigned at beginning of month and due by end of month
Follow general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions of new work
May design new approaches to problems encountered and use a wide application of complex principles, theories, and concepts in the specific field
Use hand tools, power tools, and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties
Complete non-routine repair work orders for regulated and unregulated systems
Effectively document work performed following required documentation practices
Be available and respond to site as part of the on-call rotation (optional for Calibration)
Escort and supervise contractors through facility for routine inspections or repairs, ensuring they complete activities per procedure or agreements
Perform basic troubleshooting as it related to assigned job duties
Work with shipping to send out equipment or standard for offsite vendor service and track status
Contribute to the creation of maintenance and calibration procedures and update existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned
Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system
Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines
Knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills
Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers
Solves a range of complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
Works independently and receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Provides direction during troubleshooting activities and mentors others
Opportunity to contribute on Safety Committee, Environmental Engagement Committee, or other corporate responsibility areas
Assist with onboarding new equipment and retiring obsolete equipment
Other duties as assigned
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 25 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 condition controlled. Working in a lab environment will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. Safety engineering practices and procedures will be followed to minimize exposure, including clean room gowning.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High school diploma with at least 7 years of relevant experience: OR
Associate degree with 5+ years relevant experience
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), preferred
Highly skilled and/or certified in multiple trades
Must be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements
Technical Requirements:
Ability to see and hear, read, and write clear English
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Ability to gown for entry in clean room environment
Ability to operate within a clean room environment
General facility repair, maintenance, and up-keep
Ability to understand basic training and apply the knowledge to work activities
Ability to apply basic math
Ability to use Excel, Word, and other office systems
Ability to review data to ensure data is well organized with complete documentation
Ability to problem solve and execute/monitor corrective action independently
Ability to cross-train on techniques across multiple groups
Behavioral Requirements:
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, in a professional and accurate manner
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
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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