Advanced QC Professional

Do you have a passion for Quality Control (QC) laboratory equipment and a strong interest in metrology, qualification, and maintenance of analytical instruments? Would you like to help modernize our laboratory by introducing automated procedures and future-ready tools? If so, we invite you to apply for a 1-year maternity cover position in our Microbiological Environmental Monitoring team.

Your new role

As our new Advanced QC Professional colleague, you will play a crucial role in securing compliance and minimizing equipment downtime. Our equipment consists primarily of MicroSEQ, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time-of-Flight (MALDI-TOF), incubators, microscopes, pH-meter, balances, pipettes, refrigerators, freezers, temperature monitoring system (FMS), and other computerised systems, etc. Your primary tasks will include:

• Providing equipment support to analytical teams, ensuring they can conduct the analyses necessary to release our finished products on time
• Approving required documentation for both planned and unplanned maintenance of analytical equipment including MicroSEQ, MALDI-TOF, incubators, microscopes, and other computerized systems
• Setting and maintaining calibration requirements, change requests, and qualification approvals
• Performing qualification activities (URS, IQ, OQ and PQ) when implementing new equipment
• Contributing to ongoing optimization of existing processes by staying curious about how other teams and departments operate, both inside and outside of Novo Nordisk
• Handling deviations in accordance with GMP requirements

We are on a journey of digitalizing our QC laboratories by introducing automated processes and connecting laboratory equipment to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to support a paperless future. You will have the opportunity to contribute to this journey by being observant about new, innovative solutions and secure successful implementation.

Your new department

Quality Control Environmental Monitoring is part of Manufacturing Development. The department is located in Gentofte and Bagsværd and includes 46 employees divided into three teams. We have overall responsibility for the microbiological analysis of products and water samples coming from production. Our daily operations involve close dialogue with stakeholders in other QC laboratories, IT departments, Quality Assurance and vendors. We're on an exciting journey of digitalizing our QC laboratories and connecting equipment to support a paperless future.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a self-motivated professional who thrives on taking initiative and responsibility. You'll bring with you:

• A master’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharma or similar
• Minimum 2 years of experience from a QC function in the pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge about the criteria for maintaining analytical equipment and GMP equipment qualification
• A systematic approach to problem solving with flair for processing data and complying with deadlines
• The ability to comply with deadlines, a systematic approach to problem solving and flair for processing data
• Strong communication skills with a natural ability to establish relationships and collaborate effectively
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Experience in setting and maintaining calibration criteria while working with metrology is advantageous, as well as change request and technical writing experience

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.

More information

For further information, please contact Shama Zahoor Ahmed, Manager in QC Environmental Monitoring, at zhad@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

12th of March 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.