Biotech & Pharma H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in New Hampshire
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire's biotech and pharma sector are concentrated around Manchester, Nashua, and the southern corridor near the Massachusetts border. Companies like Lonza Biologics in Portsmouth and smaller CROs and specialty pharma firms across the state regularly petition for H-1B workers in research, manufacturing, and regulatory roles.
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Facility: Manufacturing
Location: West Lebanon, NH, US
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
Our team of Manufacturing Technicians is looking for a new colleague to join them as soon as possible! Our department consists of several teams working hard to manufacture our life-saving medicine. This role will be joining our team responsible for the recovery and purification process of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for the medicine we produce. The technicians are continuously working with our teams of engineers, scientists, process associates, facilities support, QA and other stakeholders to improve and simplify our processes. The Manufacturing Technician can expect a dynamic and fast-paced day centered around production activities on our shopfloor. The shopfloor is fully gowned and a clean manufacturing environment (more details in the essential functions).
We are looking for a team player who is curious, energetic, and who likes staying engaged. In this job you will get a chance to develop your production skills via training, experience, and on the job training. And we want our technicians to be encouraged to engage in optimization of our standards & structures on a daily basis. We expect you to be eager to learn and have a can-do attitude when it comes to collaboration, have agility in your day-to-day work tasks, and be able to adapt to changes with a positive mindset.
This role is based onsite at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility with our Front End Nights Manufacturing team, the work schedule for this is as follows:
- Week 1: 7PM-7AM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: 7PM-7AM Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- The first 3-4 weeks will be training in our 'bootcamp' for Manufacturing Technicians. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM, until the transition to the shift schedule
Relationships
Reports to: Shift Manager
Essential Functions
- Product manufacturing and product manufacturing support activities
- Completion of routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
- Support in-process activities and product development when instructed by supervisor
- Incorporate pre-planned process improvements/cost reduction program into manufacturing
- Perform area equipment and process validations in accordance with validation procedures
- Perform in-process product testing in accordance with standard procedures
- Working in the cleanroom areas may require wearing: hairnet, beard cover, frocks/coveralls, shoe covers, snood, face mask, sterile gloves, and to follow GMP processes at all times. Examples of prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones
- Support manufacturing activities in other departments as instructed by supervisor
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp, finger and feel. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odours, fumes and dust.
Qualifications
Education and Certifications:
+ High School diploma or Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years experience, relevant manufacturing preferred or
+ Bachelors’ Degree in a science discipline with zero (0) years’ experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of cGMP operations preferable
+ The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential
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.
Manufacturing Technician - NIGHTS
Facility: Manufacturing
Location: West Lebanon, NH, US
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
Our team of Manufacturing Technicians is looking for a new colleague to join them as soon as possible! Our department consists of several teams working hard to manufacture our life-saving medicine. This role will be joining our team responsible for the recovery and purification process of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for the medicine we produce. The technicians are continuously working with our teams of engineers, scientists, process associates, facilities support, QA and other stakeholders to improve and simplify our processes. The Manufacturing Technician can expect a dynamic and fast-paced day centered around production activities on our shopfloor. The shopfloor is fully gowned and a clean manufacturing environment (more details in the essential functions).
We are looking for a team player who is curious, energetic, and who likes staying engaged. In this job you will get a chance to develop your production skills via training, experience, and on the job training. And we want our technicians to be encouraged to engage in optimization of our standards & structures on a daily basis. We expect you to be eager to learn and have a can-do attitude when it comes to collaboration, have agility in your day-to-day work tasks, and be able to adapt to changes with a positive mindset.
This role is based onsite at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility with our Front End Nights Manufacturing team, the work schedule for this is as follows:
- Week 1: 7PM-7AM Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- Week 2: 7PM-7AM Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
- The first 3-4 weeks will be training in our 'bootcamp' for Manufacturing Technicians. Schedule will be Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM, until the transition to the shift schedule
Relationships
Reports to: Shift Manager
Essential Functions
- Product manufacturing and product manufacturing support activities
- Completion of routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
- Support in-process activities and product development when instructed by supervisor
- Incorporate pre-planned process improvements/cost reduction program into manufacturing
- Perform area equipment and process validations in accordance with validation procedures
- Perform in-process product testing in accordance with standard procedures
- Working in the cleanroom areas may require wearing: hairnet, beard cover, frocks/coveralls, shoe covers, snood, face mask, sterile gloves, and to follow GMP processes at all times. Examples of prohibited materials in cleanroom areas may include (but are not limited to): food/drink/gum, jewelry, cosmetics, nail acrylics, perfume/cologne, and personal cell phones
- Support manufacturing activities in other departments as instructed by supervisor
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp, finger and feel. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odours, fumes and dust.
Qualifications
Education and Certifications:
+ High School diploma or Associates Degree or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years experience, relevant manufacturing preferred or
+ Bachelors’ Degree in a science discipline with zero (0) years’ experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of cGMP operations preferable
+ The ability to understand and execute established written instructions is essential
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.
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Search Biotech & Pharma Jobs in New HampshireBiotech & Pharma H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions
Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor H-1B visas in New Hampshire?
Lonza Biologics, headquartered in Portsmouth, is one of the more prominent H-1B visa sponsors in New Hampshire's biotech sector, filing petitions for roles in biologics manufacturing and process development. Smaller contract research organizations and specialty pharmaceutical companies clustered near Nashua and Manchester also appear in DOL disclosure data as H-1B petitioners, particularly for scientists, engineers, and regulatory affairs professionals.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most biotech and pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Nashua and Manchester account for the largest share of biotech and pharma H-1B activity in New Hampshire, partly due to proximity to Boston's life sciences corridor and established commercial infrastructure. Portsmouth is notable for large-scale biologics manufacturing. The southern tier of the state along the Route 3 and Interstate 93 corridors tends to have the highest concentration of employer petitions.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in New Hampshire?
Roles that consistently appear in H-1B petitions for New Hampshire biotech and pharma employers include process development scientists, quality assurance engineers, analytical chemists, regulatory affairs specialists, and bioinformatics analysts. These positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific or technical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B eligibility.
How do I find biotech and pharma H-1B sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type and industry, making it straightforward to browse verified biotech and pharma H-1B openings in New Hampshire without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. You can search by location and job function, which is useful given that New Hampshire's life sciences employers are spread across several cities rather than concentrated in one hub.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in New Hampshire's biotech and pharma industry?
New Hampshire does not have a state income tax on wages, which can affect total compensation calculations employers use when determining prevailing wage compliance for H-1B petitions. Additionally, many New Hampshire biotech employers operate as satellite facilities of larger companies headquartered in Massachusetts, meaning H-1B petitions may be filed by the parent entity with worksite details specific to the New Hampshire location.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B biotech & pharma jobs in New Hampshire?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.