Advanced Laboratory Technician

Drive microbial process development in our new Bagsværd facility, where your hands-on expertise transforms experimental work into life-changing therapies.

Your new role

As a Bioreactor Technician in our microbial facility, you'll be instrumental in running experimental work on our 30L bioreactor platform. Working in a state-of-the-art facility that spans from 2L development labs to large-scale 30L steel bioreactors and filtration equipment, you'll play a key role in developing robust microbial processes that advance our clinical pipeline.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing microbial cultivation experiments in 30L steel bioreactors
• Operating and maintaining bioreactors and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Performing sampling, media preparation, and experiment setup with precision and care
• Contributing to the daily operation and continuous improvement of the facility
• Documenting work in electronic systems according to quality standards
• Collaborating closely with scientists and fellow technicians to drive experimental success

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

You'll join Upstream Development, part of CMC API Development, where we develop processes for all Novo Nordisk clinical projects and make a significant difference for patients with chronic diseases worldwide. Our department comprises more than 60 skilled and motivated colleagues across three teams. Your team in our new Bagsværd facility focuses on microbial process development, where around 20 colleagues—split between laboratory technicians, technicians, and scientists—work together in an environment characterized by high professionalism, collaboration, and a practical, hands-on approach to challenges.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an experienced technician who thrives in a practical, operational environment and enjoys working with complex bioprocess equipment. You'll bring with you:

• Education as a process technologist, technician, laboratory technician, or similar technical background
• Hands-on experience with cell cultivation in bioreactors
• Preferably experience working with yeast, E. coli, or other microbial production strains
• Experience with larger steel tanks or similar process equipment is a significant advantage
• Fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken
• Structured and responsible work approach with strong documentation skills in electronic systems
• Initiative-taking mindset with the ability to contribute positively to team dynamics
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working across different professional groups
• Genuine interest in practical, operation-focused tasks

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Cecilie Dehnfeld Kausgaard at CDLN@novonordisk.com.

Deadline:

 28th of  June 2026

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 preventing 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.