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 Nordisk's Boulder, Colorado manufacturing facilities and is responsible for the production of oligonucleotide API to support clinical trials. In 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 Associate's degree with 2+ years of experience, or Bachelor's 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 $70,400 to $82,500. 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 position's 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 off pursuant to its 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 www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're 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.

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.