Laboratory Technician for Formulation & Delivery

Do you want to be a key player in early-stage research? Are you passionate about pioneering breakthroughs in pharmaceutical development? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague who shares our ambition to develop the new pharmaceuticals which will help us improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Apply now and be a part of our team shaping the future of healthcare!

About the department
Formulation & Delivery is dedicated to delivery of formulations and analyses of all molecular modalities for preclinical studies within all therapeutic areas in Global Research, furthermore, we secure compound logistics. We utilise the most advanced biophysical and pharmaceutical technologies to achieve quality in what we deliver. We work closely together with scientists in pharmacology and technology inside Novo Nordisk as well as with both industry and academic partners outside Novo Nordisk.
 
The position
As a Laboratory Technician in Formulation & Delivery your main objective will be to secure formulations and analyses for in vivo and/or in vitro studies of peptides and proteins, as well as other molecular formats. You will be part of interdisciplinary workflows comprising diverse competencies and disciplines in our R&D organization.

Your primary tasks will consist of, but are not limited to:

• Designing and conducting experiments collaboratively with scientists to support research and drug development.
• Leveraging laboratory expertise in protein chemistry and formulation.
• Applying understanding of in vivo studies and prioritizing animal welfare.
• Reporting all experiments meticulously in electronic lab notebooks.
• Performing tasks beyond these primary responsibilities as needed.

This job will offer you a high level of independency and flexibility and you will work closely together with other departments in Denmark or our research sites outside Denmark.
 
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, we imagine that:

• You are educated as laboratory technician or equivalent
• You have hands on experience, or strong willingness to learn about protein chemistry, biophysics, formulation or analysis of proteins or peptides. 
• You enjoy working with and have a flair for various IT-tools.
• You can communicate comfortably in English - both orally and in writing.

Experience or interest in automation of laboratory processes is an advantage.

As a person, you are:

• Dedicated, engaging actively, and taking initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.
• Working independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Continuously learning new methods and processes to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Diligently working with a strong sense of organization and commitment to delivering the best results.
• Taking pride in meeting agreed timelines and consistently striving for excellence in performance.

Working at Novo Nordisk.
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
 
Contact 
For further information please contact Director Hanne B. Andersen at (+45) 3079 3715 or at hbrm@novonordisk.com.
 
Deadline 
12.05.2024
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 resume or 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.