Specialist, Cell Therapy Formulation and Cryopreservation - maternity cover

Do you want to be at the forefront of cutting-edge cell therapy innovation, contributing to the development of advanced formulation and cryopreservation techniques? Are you passionate about shaping the future of cell therapy and making a significant impact in our cutting-edge projects within the area? If yes, this is an exciting opportunity for you. Apply today for a life-changing career! 

The position
As a Specialist in Cell Therapy Formulation and Cryopreservation, you will play a critical role in developing formulations and methods for the cryogenic storage and transportation of cell therapy drug products. You will be involved in multiple research and development activities to ensure key deliverables, focusing on the cellular drug product and complementary medical device components. This role will develop and optimize formulation compositions, freezing and thawing methods, and evaluate emerging technologies in the fields of formulation and cryopreservation for cell therapy. You will serve as a subject matter expert in these technological areas, engaging in hands-on work, analytical assays, data interpretation, and experimental protocol execution, while also coordinating external capabilities.

Your main tasks will include: 

The seniority and main responsibility of the position can be adjusted based on candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

The role will be based in Måløv, Denmark and does not include relocation and therefore we are only considering candidates based in Denmark or Southern Sweden. The role is a maternity cover until October 2025.

Qualifications 
You have a bachelor’s, master’s degree or a PhD in in chemistry, biology, process engineering or any other related area, preferably along with experience in cell therapy, cryopreservation and formulation and project management. 

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

On a personal level, you have demonstrated ability to cultivate strong and effective working relationships, ensuring alignment with global project teams. Your high level of initiative allows you to work independently, while your detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach showcases your organizational skills. Additionally, your excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities, enable effective engagement with personnel across all organizational levels.

About the department 
The Cell Therapy Formulation & Cryopreservation Department consists of dynamic and diverse teams in Cell Therapy Platform Technologies, within our broader Transformational Research Unit (TRU). The TRU is unique in the sense that it covers the full R&ED value chain, which means we function as an integrated unit, spanning from early research to GMP production, non-clinical, and clinical development in the same organization. Our department is based in Måløv, Denmark and Fremont, the United States and we are experts in cellular formulation, analytics, delivery, and cryopreservation. We are 18 scientists, technicians and students divided into three teams including the Cryopreservation team. We put emphasis on empowerment and a high degree of transparency in all that we do, and offer a dynamic, flexible, and positive working environment with opportunities to develop professionally while solving cutting-edge scientific challenges. We are driven by curiosity and desire to make a difference.