Environmental Health & Safety Technician III - API Manufacturing

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.

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

This individual is responsible for the day-to-day waste handling and inspection readiness for all waste systems in the facility. Support and ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety and health regulations.

Relationships

Reports to Sr. Manager of EH&S

Essential Functions

• Manage and facilitate collection, labeling, storage, and shipment of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams under the direction of an onsite EHS professional
• Responsible for waste disposal and recycling programs, ensuring compliance with a focus on LEAN principles
• Primary responsibility for performing compliance inspections for RCRA accumulation areas and waste treatment
• Manage and inspect emergency response systems and equipment
• Conduct Workplace Assessments and determine corrective actions to mitigate risks
• Investigate accidents or incidents under the direction of an onsite EHS professional
• Approve and issue work permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc.) in accordance with site policies
• Lead continuous improvement of EHS programs, management systems, and compliance documentation
• Evaluate and approve usage of new chemicals and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Support site projects and initiatives by conducting EHS Management of Change assessments
• Perform periodic inspections of emergency response systems and equipment
• Collect data for management/environmental reporting at the direction of Supervisor
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Coach, train and mentor less experienced employees
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear respiratory protection, which includes passing a pulmonary fitness test. May be required to wear protective gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Must be able to successfully complete confined space entry training. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing industry required
  • Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Required relevant experience:
  • Strong communication & writing skills 
  • Good skills in root cause analysis for analyzing accidents 
  • Understanding cLean principles, and participating in A3 events 
  • Computer literacy 
  • Ability to read and understand documentation and standard operating procedures 
  • Ability to read and understand SDS/MSDS and generate waste profiles 
  • Understanding of cGMP requirements 
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations 
  • Able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR, Hazardous Materials Training (DoT), Hazardous Waste Coordinator (HWC), and HAZWOPER certifications 

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.