Supporter for Microbiological Quality Control

Are you passionate about microbiology, and ready to step up your career within Quality Control and GMP areas of the pharmaceutical industry? Do you have a keen eye for continuous improvement, collaboration, and process optimization?

Then you might just be our next Supporter for Microbiological Quality Control! Apply now to join our great team in Bagsværd!

The position

As part of our Analysis Process Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our laboratory technicians are well-equipped and trained to conduct analyses, and that our methods and processes are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. You will be driving ongoing process optimization and leading systematic problem-solving, contributing to the ongoing success of our team.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Driving and contributing to optimisation of our existing processes and analytical methods, close collaborating with other Supporters, QA and laboratory technicians
• Leading systematic problem solving and utilization of LEAN principles and tools
• Ensuring compliance with GMP through Deviation Handling, Change Requests, Laboratory Investigations, Standard Operating Procedure
• Exploring how other teams and departments work, both within and outside Novo Nordisk and bringing new knowledge to the team
• Supporting the daily operations in the laboratory and participating in audits and inspections

The Analysis Process Team, which you will be part of, is responsible for Environmental Monitoring (EM), Identification of Microorganisms (ID), analysis of Bio Indicator (BI) and Aseptic Process Simulation (APS). The team consists of 22 laboratory technicians and 2 supporters, where you will become the third.

Qualifications

Your experiences include:

• MSc in Natural Sciences, Microbiology, Pharmacy or Engineering, preferably with 3+ years of experience from a supporting function in the pharmaceutical industry
  Knowledge of GMP, microbiology and LEAN
• Experience with EM, ID and BI analysis methods will be considered an advantage
• Expertise working as a Supporter in aseptic production or laboratory will be viewed as a benefit
• Professional proficiency in English and Danish (written and oral) is a prerequisite, as many instructions and documentations are written in Danish

As a Supporter, you are self-motivated and not afraid to take initiative or take on responsibilities, and a strong communicator enjoying establishing new relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You comply with deadlines and possess a systematic approach to problem-solving.

About the department

QC Microbiology is part of AMSAT QC and consists of 140 employees distributed across 6 analysis teams, a stability team, and an equipment team. We collaborate across our laboratories located in Gentofte and Bagsværd, where the main workplace for this position is in Bagsværd.

We perform microbiological analyses on the environment, water, and finished insulin products, and we have extensive contact with our partners in production.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 61,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them.

Contact

For further information please contact Majbritt Kjellerup, Sr. Manager at +45 30751754.

Deadline

2 June 2025

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. Please upload your CV in English, and to ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, 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.