Quality Control Chemist I - API

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

Conduct analytical testing on materials and products in accordance with cGMP, site & corporate procedures & policies.

Please note this role will start as a M-F day shift; The current hours are 7am -3:30pm with flexibility required dependent upon the needs of the company and project demands.  This is a shift position that will transition to rotating 2-2-3 schedule with Days (6am to 6:30pm) and Nights (6pm to 630am) as the site moves into operations at a later designated date.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, QC Chemistry.

Essential Functions

• Analyze raw materials, intermediate and final API drug substance, pharmaceutical compounds, and samples, which may include compiling & analyzing data
• Ensure cleanliness of lab and restock supplies as needed
• Conduct review of peer data
• Maintain and adhere to cGMP guidelines
• Support communicating status and timing of analytical testing to internal clients
• Provide support in investigations of laboratory samples and help determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions
• Provide support to Deviations
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May require corrected vision to 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 medical surveillance and verification of pulmonary fitness. May be required to fully gown for entrance into GMP areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or science-related field from an accredited university required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
  • May consider an Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or science-related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
  • May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience with laboratory procedures and analytical chemistry techniques required
• Experience with GMP regulations and quality control procedures required
• Comprehensive knowledge of chemistry or microbiology and laboratory techniques required
• Good judgement and an understanding of chemistry theories and concepts required
• High consciousness for personal and laboratory safety required
• Detail-oriented with good documentation and record-keeping abilities required
• Good communication skills to effectively report findings and collaborate with other departments required
• Good collaboration skills with and interaction with many departments required
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment a plus

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.