Material Support & Sampling Operator II - API Warehouse

Material Support & Sampling Operator

II - API

Warehouse Employer Novo Nordisk Location Petersburg, VA Start date Apr 28, 2026 categoriesView less categories Job Details Company Job Details 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 positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidaysHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition AssistanceLife & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 substancesMaintain and clean warehouse and sampling rooms as requiredReceive and verify incoming raw material shipments against purchase orders and documentationCollect samples when required, using designated tools and containers to prevent contaminationComplete sampling forms and electronic entry into gLIMS or QC systemsRecord reference samples in SAP and store under specified conditionsGenerate and maintain documentation in a GMP mannerParticipate in continuous improvement/streamline processesDaily inspections of forklifts, warehouse, cooler, freezer, and sampling roomsCompliance with training programs & confirmation processesInventory Control of all warehouse materialsOperation of bulk solvent tank farmSampling of Bulk tanker materials and managing incoming controlsStore material in proper storage area/type as defined in SAP/ERPMaintain required training for shipment of hazardous materialsPrepare materials & documentation for shipment to production areas & external locationsEnsure all material movements are performed timely & accurately in SAP/ERPPhysical inventory, to include cycle counts & annual inventory counts performed in SAPSystem knowledge in

SAP/ERP:

Utilization of system transactions to perform transfer of material & inventory adjustmentsFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther 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, requiredAbility 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 & WordKnowledge of SAP/ERP and LIMSGood written & verbal communication skillsTraining 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. 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