Facilities Specialist

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. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference.

The Position

The Facilities Specialist works as a member of the facilities group responsible for completion of work orders tasks, planned and unplanned maintenance & repairs. Works with NN internal operations team and manage external service contractors as needed. Coordinate with facilities manager for the scheduling and management of support contractors entering the building.

Relationships

Reports to Facilities Manager/Supervisor. Internal relationships include working with research associates and colleagues within Operations. External relationships include contact with various facilities support vendors.

Essential Functions Facilities specialist assists Facilities and Lab Managers in the scheduling of preventative maintenance agreements

Assist with managing internal facilities systems, support EH&S, Engineering and Lab Support teams

Be able to troubleshoot and repair facilities equipment including HVAC, Plumbing, Hoods and other equipment

Coordinate with facilities managers on all maintenance services with external vendors and executing repairs for building operations; independently responsible from inception to resolution on all issues in a timely fashion

Communications to facilities manager based onsite vendors for any repairs and maintenance

Familiar with R&D (non-GxP) laboratory practices as related to the tasks being performed

Required to assist the lab manager, and facilities manager as contract engineers come in to maintain lab equipment

Help manage facilities software like the security system, work order system, BAS system, etc.

Perform Other Related Duties As Required Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to lift 0-50 lbs.

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience required. Equivalent experience requirements for advanced degrees would be an Associate's degree with 1+ years of experience

Certificate Program For Facilities, Or Equivalent Work Experience Preferred 2+ years’ experience in facility maintenance

The base compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. 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. Novo Nordisk 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. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

The job posting is anticipated to close on August 3, 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.

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.