MOVE Boots to Biotech / Metrology/Calibration Technician / Host Company: Novo Nordisk / O*NET: 17-3028.00 - Internship
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 1 location in North Carolina
- Job locations
- North Carolina
- Target MOS/ratings
- Preferred Military Occupational Code(s): Army: 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist; 91C – Utilities Equipment Repairer; 91D – Tactical Power Generation Specialist; Air Force: 2P0X1 – Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Specialist; 2A6X6 – Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems; 3E0X1 – Electrical Systems: Navy: ET – Electronics Technician; IC – Interior Communications Electrician; EM – Electrician's Mate; Marine Corps: 6492 – Calibration Technician; 1142 – Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist; Coast Guard: ET – Electronics Technician; EM – Electrician's Mate
About the program
Novo Nordisk's Metrology/Calibration Technician SkillBridge Program provides transitioning service members with hands-on training in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a regulated cGMP environment. Participants develop technical skills in metrology, calibration, instrumentation, preventive maintenance, quality systems, and regulatory compliance while working alongside experienced professionals. Upon successful completion, participants are prepared to transition into full-time Metrology/Calibration Technician opportunities with Novo Nordisk or other leading employers in North Carolina's life sciences industry.
Jobs this program prepares you for
The Metrology/Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production and laboratory instrumentation used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role supports equipment reliability, product quality, and regulatory compliance by performing calibration, preventive maintenance, documentation, and basic troubleshooting in a cGMP-regulated environment. Working alongside experienced technicians, participants develop the technical skills necessary to transition into a full-time Metrology/Calibration Technician position.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Applicants must intend to relocate to North Carolina upon separation from military service. MOVE Boots to Biotech partners with a statewide network of North Carolina life sciences employers to maximize participants' opportunities for full-time employment.
Based on individual experience, some internship opportunities may include the BioWork Certificate Program to help close technical skills gaps. BioWork scholarships are funded by the MOVE employer network, allowing eligible participants to complete the training at no cost and preserve their GI Bill benefits.
Locations & contacts
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- Clayton, NCBruce Colemanmove@ncbiotech.org
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ