Environmental Analyst

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.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.  Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, materials, and waste handling procedures & regulations. Support Line of Business and Stake Holders in managing waste processes and procedures.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance of waste, wastewater & storm water systems
• Collect/coordinate waste & storm water sampling monthly and biannually
• Collect, maintain & report environmental data
• Execute the waste disposal & recycling program within compliance while implementing ideas for reducing volume & costs
• Participate with the spill response & first aid teams, tabletop exercises
• SDS and Chemical Inventory Management
• Manage vendors & contracts for waste, recycling, environmental laboratory services, and emergency spill contractor
• Perform and write deviation actions
• Support Site Sustainability Initiatives
• Manage and perform compliance inspections for LOBs and waste areas
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in & around an active construction site during project phase. Ability to lift up to 33 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work in confined spaces, near operating equipment & with hazardous materials. Ability to work hours necessary to support department needs. Ability to travel internationally. May be required to be on feet for up to 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or a related field from an accredited University required
• May consider an Associates degree in environmental science or related field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of four (4) years of managing hazardous waste in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of three (3) years general environmental compliance preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years managing hazardous waste in a manufacturing environment required
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations required
• Participation in Emergency Spill Response preferred
• Pharmaceutical experience is preferred
• Good communication & writing skills required
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations required
• Knowledge of environmental compliance required
• Hazwopper, RCRA and DOT certifications preferred
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets 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.

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.