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 Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience. For ten working weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, and a guided mentorship program to offer professional and personal development.

 

Program Start: June 1st, 2026

Program End: August 14th, 2026

 

Scope of Position

The Process Engineer intern will lead a critical sustainability initiative to establish a closed-loop acetonitrile recycling process for reducing our platform process’s carbon footprint. Due to acetonitrile being the primary carbon footprint contributor in oligonucleotide synthesis, this work is essential to decoupling pipeline progression from environmental impact. The intern will first utilize Dynochem to develop thermodynamic models and simulate multi-component distillation, defining the critical operating parameters and ranges necessary for optimal solvent recovery and purity. Following the modeling phase, the intern will execute laboratory-scale distillation runs to validate the Dynochem simulations and produce recycled solvent batches. Solvent composition will be determined with GC. This hands-on work includes operating reactors and troubleshooting deviations to ensure the process is robust for manufacturing scale-up. Finally, the intern will perform 3-4 iterative synthesis cycles with the recycled acetonitrile used for non-critical steps. By using HPLC and MS to track trace impurity growth and product quality across these iterations, the intern will determine feasibility of a circular solvent system without compromising medication safety or efficacy.

 

Physical Requirements

0% overnight travel required.

 

Qualifications

Must be a current student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree An in progress undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline preferred Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

 

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

 

The job posting is anticipated to close on February 13th. 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.

 

The base compensation range for this position is $52,000 to $89,000 on an hourly basis. Due to the temporary nature of this program, this position is not eligible to participate in any of the Company's benefit plans and will not be entitled to any paid time off unless otherwise required by applicable law.

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.