Quality Control Technician
Quality Control Department
Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan 

Join our dedicated Quality Control team in Koriyama, Fukushima, where you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical product quality. You’ll be responsible for conducting material and product testing, supporting method validation, and maintaining GMP compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise, contribute to the launch of new products, and grow alongside passionate professionals committed to continuous improvement and patient safety.

 

Your new role
As a Quality Control Technician at Novo Nordisk, your role is vital in upholding the highest standards of pharmaceutical product quality. Here’s a detailed overview of what you can expect:

Conduct testing and sampling of drug products and packaging materials in accordance with relevant SOPs. Review and approve test results (first-level approval) in compliance with relevant SOPs and cGMP. Participate in validation during the introduction of new test methods or revisions to existing methods and support QC-related projects. Participate in qualification checks during analytical instrument troubleshooting to ensure GMP compliance. Take responsibility for education and training programs such as ISOtrain and strive for continuous improvement.

 

Your new department
You will be part of the Quality Control Department based in Koriyama, Fukushima. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the quality and compliance of drug products through rigorous testing and sampling processes. We execute incoming and release tests for drug products, perform sampling during production, and actively participate in validation of analytical methods and equipment qualification.
Our department is committed to maintaining GMP compliance and meeting both Novo Nordisk and regulatory requirements. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, we aim to achieve the business goals set for our team while contributing to Novo Nordisk’s mission of improving patient lives.

Your skills & qualifications
We are seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications to join our Quality Control team working in a GMP-regulated environment.

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, or related fields). At least 1 year of experience with HPLC. Preferably 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge/experience related to GMP, especially in quality control. Ability to read English documents (such as SOPs) and strong communication skills. Computer skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) and understanding of corporate compliance and regulatory processes.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk 
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We cover the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

 

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means that opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

More information 
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

 

Deadline
19 August 2025 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position may be closed before the deadline).

 

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

 

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