MSAT Internship - Biotech Manufacturing

About the Department       

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
 

The Position

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For 12 weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a 24/7 commercial scale bio-production facility and contribute to the business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. This MSAT Internship will provide a student studying a STEM field marketable experience related to the functions of a science and analytical technology team within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.  Performs a variety of business-specific duties in support of the MSAT department. Tasks include but not limited to: drug substance manufacturing process support/troubleshooting, laboratory scale processes and experiments, process improvement projects, and support for manufacturing optimization and efficiency projects .  Projects will help support intiatives aimed at improving processes and reducing waste for site's cell culture, fermentation, and purification processes.

This role is based onsite at our West Lebanon, NH bio-production facility. Work schedule is: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm.

Program Start: May 26, 2026.

Program End: August 14, 2026.

Relationships

Reports to: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology

Essential Functions

• Assist the MSAT Department by increasing visibility and robustness of internal systems

• Supports validation and process parameter studies and development of process data visualization toolss

• Supports laboratory studies in cell culture, purification, or analytical functional areas including but not limited to upstream protein expression and metabolics analysis, downstream protein purification and sample analysis via HPLC/MS/Raman/ELISA/etc

• Manages multiple priorities in complex environment assigned by assigned MSAT mentor

• Works on basic departmental projects and updates stakeholders according to plan

• Demonstrates competency in written and oral communications

• Utilizes software and/or systems (such as MS Office, JMP, etc.) specific to the functional area to gather and generate basic reports, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, and presentations

• Performs all job duties, and responsibilites in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes

• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending an accredited four-year college or university pursing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a related STEM major
• Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status

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.