Senior Laboratory Technician (in vitro screening assays)

Are you an experienced laboratory technician eager to apply your expertise in in vitro biological screening assays and your passion for automation? Would you like to be part of a diverse and innovative department contributing to the development of life-changing therapies? Then join us here at Novo Nordisk as a Senior Laboratory Technician.

Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!

The position

The position is anchored in Centre for Functional Assays & Screening. As our new Senior Laboratory Technician, you will play an important role in developing, planning, and executing in vitro biological screening assays in collaboration with department scientists and other laboratory technicians.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Plan and execute experiments including screening cycles with attention to details
• Develop and optimize tailormade in vitro biological screening assays
• Perform data analysis and document experimental work
• Take part in experimental troubleshooting
• Work with mammalian cell cultures and cell-based in vitro biological assays

Your role will also involve enhancing daily workflows within the department, fostering continuous improvements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we imagine that you have:

• A relevant education as a Laboratory Technician or equivalent
• Experience with mammalian cell culture methodologies
• Excellent laboratory skills and extensive hands-on experience with development and execution of cell-based in vitro biological assays e.g. reporter gene assays, receptor binding, HTRF and ELISA
• A keen interest and experience with screening using liquid handlers e.g. Biomek or Hamilton
• Proficiency in English communication, both verbally and in writing

Research experience from the pharmaceutical industry/biotech and programming abilities (e.g. Python or R) are considered as an advantage, but not a requirement.

As a person, we envision that you:

• Work in a structured manner and can drive tasks independently
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proactively engage as a dynamic team player with a positive attitude towards new challenges and ideas
• Possess strong communication skills and embrace a collaborative mindset
• Thrive as a contributing member of a team, actively sharing knowledge and experiences to enrich our learning culture

About the Department

The Centre for Functional Assays & Screening (CFAS) is part of Global Research Technologies at Novo Nordisk located in Måløv, Denmark.

We specialize in the design and execution of a variety of biologically relevant medium- and high-throughput screening assays with a strong focus on automation and digitalisation. As part of a matrix organisation, we deliver high quality in vitro data to support the identification, optimization, and characterization of drug candidates across multiple projects, advancing our project portfolio through close collaboration and synergistic cross-organizational interactions.

CFAS consists of three sub-departments and currently employs 23 scientists at various levels of seniority, 15 laboratory technicians, and two students. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team exploring and identifying new treatment options for diabetes, obesity, and other serious chronic diseases

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 embrace 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.

Contact

For further information, please contact Tine Glendorf (Director) at (+45) 30756277

Deadline

24 February 2025

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.