Advanced Technician

Drive microbial and recovery process development in our technical pilot facility, where your hands-on expertise transforms experimental work into life-changing therapies.

Your new role

As a technician in our microbial technical (non-GMP) pilot facility, you'll be instrumental in running first-step chromatography recovery directly from our 200 L bioreactor tanks. 

Working in a state-of-the-art facility that spans from 2 L development labs to large-scale 200 L technical stainless-steel bioreactors, filtration equipment, and chromatography systems, you'll play a key role in developing and operating recovery processes that advance our clinical pipeline. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Planning and executing recovery campaigns for tox material and process development work 

• Operating and maintaining pilot-scale chromatography equipment and associated systems to ensure optimal performance 

• Performing sampling, buffer 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 

• Potential member of on-call team for facility utilities in Bagsværd site 

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 Bagsværd technical facility focuses on microbial processes and early recovery, where around 10 technicians 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 recovery and bioprocess equipment. You'll bring with you: 

• Technical education as a process technologist, technician, laboratory technician, or similar, with hands-on experience in recovery processes and chromatography.
• Experience with peptide recovery from microbial production strains (e.g., yeast or E. coli) is preferred; pilot-scale chromatography experience is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.
• Structured, responsible, and documentation-focused approach, with experience using electronic systems.
• Proactive team player with strong collaboration skills and a genuine interest in practical, operations-focused work.
  
  

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600.00 to 734,400.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Deadline
06th of August 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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.