Cell Therapy Associate Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Cell Therapy Associate
Employer
Novo Nordisk
Location
West Lebanon, NH
Start date
May 17, 2025
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Job Details 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 This position has the responsibility of working with senior level Scientists and technicians to execute process development, scale-up, tech transfers, and validation studies in support of manufacturing or analytics. Additionally, the role will necessitate experimental troubleshooting, GMP documentation and laboratory investigations. The position will require understanding the underlying science of the process and manufacturing equipment, or assay methods and instruments. This will be part of a team that will work to improve manufacturing methods and manufacturing process development for Cell Therapy projects at our West Lebanon, NH bio-production facility. This is an onsite based role Monday-Friday. Standard work hours are during office hours Monday-Friday, but occasional ‘off hours’ support will be required in the evening or on weekends, dependent on project schedules. Flexibility in schedule is required for this role.

Relationships Reports to:

Lead Scientist (Supervisor) Essential Functions May perform one or more of the following
Assist with the development, optimization and qualification of 2D and 3D cell cultures utilizing T-flasks, large scale bioreactors, and other appropriate manufacturing equipment
Transfer, optimization, and operation of cell therapy analytical assays such as: flow cytometry, ddPCR, ELISA, in vitro potency assays; stem cell culture experience is a plus
Troubleshoot manufacturing and analytical operations by data analysis and designing and conducting lab scale experiments
Assist in editing and/or reviewing standard operating procedures, technical reports and qualification/validation documentation
Analyze, interpret, and communicate manufacturing and analytical data to project teams in the form of oral presentations and written technical reports
Participate in cross functional teams focused on process optimization, manufacturing development, or quality control
Performs all job duties and responsibilities 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 Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field required
Master’s degree preferred
Work Experience
Bachelor’s with three (3) years related experience required
Master’s with one (1) year of experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Direct experience with aseptic cell culture or analytical assay development required
Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to concisely present information
Knowledge of GMP and GxP regulations preferred
Familiarity with commercial scale production process preferred

Physical Requirements Local and International Travel:

0-10%. The ability to walk, finger, and grasp. The ability to talk and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. This position may lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. 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. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk. Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients. CONNECT Company info