Specialist, Metrology

About The Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts.

The Position

The Specialist, Metrology ensures successful implementation of metrology strategies as directed by the Manager & serves as the SME for Metrology & Calibration. Serves as the site representative for the CMC Product Supply global metrology process group & others as assigned. Acts as point of contact between line of business & Metrology Area Specialists. Ensures calibration specifications & methods are in accordance with cGMP, site/corporate procedures, policies & business needs. Ensures close collaboration with NN Product Supply Quality.

Reports to

Manager, Facilities & Utilities.

Essential Functions

• Works in a safe & environmentally responsible way
• Drive the creation & approval of calibration specifications & methods for the site
• Acts as SME to support equipment & system owners in all aspects related to instrumentation (cal specs, problem solving, instrument selection, deviations, etc.)
• Coach technicians and site staff in training, problem solving & improvement of Metrology
• Serves as SME by leading initiative to create internal Metrology Lab, including creation of Calibration annual Budgets
• Metrology SME for audit & inspection. Responsible for preparedness & participation

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.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• 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 latex gloves.
• Occasionally works in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Able to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 2+ years of experience required.
• Equivalent experience requirements for advanced degrees would be a Master's degree and 0+ years of experience.
• Degree in related engineering or science discipline or equivalent combination of education & metrology experience required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical calibrations/metrology or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Experience in planning maintenance &/or calibration activities required.
• Experience investigating GMP calibration or instrument failures required.
• Experience in preparing technical instructions/procedures required.
• Demonstrated expertise in measurement instrumentation theory & method development required.
• Demonstrated expertise in calibrating pharmaceutical or other highly regulated instrumentation required.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, corporate & site level requirements & procedures required.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documents, instructions & reports preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical information to others required.
• Working knowledge of Word & Excel software applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of handling & accounting for measurement uncertainty preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks & responsibilities with competing priorities preferred.
• Demonstrated systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $83,400 to $127,500. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

The Company offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance.

Application Information

The job posting is anticipated to close on July 2, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, 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.