Associate, API Manufacturing

About the Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality Regulatory Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington Massachusetts. Together we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference.

The Position

The Associate - API Manufacturing works in Novo Nordisks Boulder Colorado manufacturing facilities and is responsible for the production of oligonucleotide API to support clinical addition to ensuring the supply of API and meeting production goals the Associate actively supports continuous improvement initiatives and identifies wherever possible improvements that reduce risk and cost to the overall operation.

Relationships

The Associate - API Manufacturing reports to the Senior Manager API Manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the manufacture of oligonucleotide API ensuring compliance to cGXP safety regulatory and business processes and/or procedures
• Maintains a clean safe and well-organized work environment
• Operates cleans and maintains equipment such as oligonucleotide synthesizers purification systems lyophilizers and analytical instrumentation
• Records activities in logbooks forms and batch documentation
• Executes manufacturing schedule to achieve manufacturing goals
• Safely handles hazardous materials/waste including organic solvents strong acids and bases
• Identifies and support the troubleshooting of technical issues with the process and equipment
• Provides cross-functional site support as needed including facility maintenance equipment maintenance and calibration and inventory control
• Provides support for equipment commissioning
• Performs other tasks as necessary or assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit stand reach bend climb balance walk and use hands / fingers. Ability to lift up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to determine accuracy neatness and thoroughness of work and to make general observations. 0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience or Associates degree with 2 years of experience or Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 0 years of experience required
• A general understanding of cGXP and applicable regulations and guidelines is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to use tools to perform tasks basic troubleshooting of mechanical components and systems
• Ability to work independently and within teams that consist of members with different degrees of knowledge or ability
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Basic computer literacy including MS Office suite programs (Word Excel Outlook)
• Experience using NN software systems (SCADA SAP LIMS Veeva) is preferred

The base compensation range for this position is $70400 to $82500. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the positions level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal critical illness identity theft protection pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time offpursuant toits sick time policy flex-able vacation policy and parental leave policy.

The job posting is anticipated to close on June 9 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at -us/.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and defeating diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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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