Material Support & Sampling Operator II - API Warehouse (Petersburg, VA, US)

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

Perform all aspects of warehousing requirements for the Site regarding general warehouse, hazardous, cold storage and inventory of GMP materials, sampling, and functioning as part of a high-performance team.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

Handling, labelling, sampling, storage, and shipping of all materials used in the production of pharmaceutical substances

Maintain and clean warehouse and sampling rooms as required

Receive and verify incoming raw material shipments against purchase orders and documentation

Collect samples when required, using designated tools and containers to prevent contamination

Complete sampling forms and electronic entry into gLIMS or QC systems

Record reference samples in SAP and store under specified conditions

Generate and maintain documentation in a GMP manner

Participate in continuous improvement/streamline processes

Daily inspections of forklifts, warehouse, cooler, freezer, and sampling rooms

Compliance with training programs & confirmation processes

Inventory Control of all warehouse materials

Operation of bulk solvent tank farm

Sampling of Bulk tanker materials and managing incoming controls

Store material in proper storage area/type as defined in SAP/ERP

Maintain required training for shipment of hazardous materials

Prepare materials & documentation for shipment to production areas & external locations

Ensure all material movements are performed timely & accurately in SAP/ERP

Physical inventory, to include cycle counts & annual inventory counts performed in SAP

System knowledge in SAP/ERP: Utilization of system transactions to perform transfer of material & inventory adjustments

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. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using 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. Handles transport of hazardous materials. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Able to perform assigned activities while using required PPE. Able to work in cold environments and around hazardous materials.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required and a  minimum of two (2) years of warehousing, or manufacturing experience or equivalent required, preferably in a regulatory inspected facility, GMP warehouse or pharmaceutical industry Associate's Degree preferred

Basic math skills, including knowledge of metric system, required

Ability to operate stand-up & sit-down forklifts after applicable training, required

Ability to read, write legibly & understand all department documentation, required

Preferred qualifications:  CFR49 & IATA HAZMAT Certifications

Computer competencies required, including basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook & Word

Knowledge of SAP/ERP and LIMS

Good written & verbal communication skills

Training or experience demonstrating an understanding of risks inherent to processing, handling & storage of hazardous materials

Excellent organizational skills. Ability to execute a work plan & adapt to changes in schedule rapidly. Self-motivated & able to work with little direct supervision

Proficiency in the following areas: Issuance of approved materials (to scheduled production batches & processing of returns/rejects of materials from scheduled production batches); Receiving (all materials, MRO supplies & controlled/non-controlled components); Material Storage; Labeling & Inspection of incoming raw materials; Inventory Control (cycle counts, reconciliation & internal audits of inventory control systems to ensure accuracy & reliability); Removal/Disposal of expired materials; preferred

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.

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