Scientist

Are you passionate about process science and optimization? Do you want to lead process-related activities and drive innovation in upstream processes? We are looking for a Scientist to join our team at Bohumil, focusing on cell culture, media preparation, and fermentation. If you are ready to make a difference, read more and apply today for a life-changing career. 

This position is in Bohumil – Jevany. 

The position 

As a Scientist you will be leading process related activities at the Bohumil with special focus on Upstream process (Media preparation, Cell culture and Fermentation). You will proceed according to valid documentation, conform to relevant GMP requirements and to the supervisor’s instruction and conform the Internal Policies. You will conform to the rules of health and safety at work, environmental health and safety and fire protection. You will maintain the required qualification, participate in initial and recurrent training and re-training. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Actively handle requirements of internal and external customer. Propose and implement optimization procedures within appropriate position. 
• Ensure process and product quality consistency. 
• Increase, accumulate and leverage Process and Product understanding (Upstream and Media Preparation). Identify and understand process/ product trends. Create and approve the Manufacturing process& controls in CTD relevant documents. 
• Lead and coordinate process troubleshooting with systematic problem solving. Lead process improvement activities at Bohumil across Bohumil teams (new technologies, yield in-crease, etc.). Lead and coordinate Process Transfer activities to Bohumil across teams at Bohumil. 
• Plan, design, and evaluation process testing at USP, MP. Review and approve of all process relevant GMP documents (e.g. Changes, CAPA, deviations). 

Qualifications 

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications: 

• Minimum a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, preferably in Bioengineering, Chemical engineering, chemical technology or related discipline. 
• Experience as a Technologist, Bioprocess Engineer, Upstream technologist/Specialist, Bioprocess Specialist, Fermentation Specialist. We are open to see fresh graduates with specific degree mentioned above. 
• Ability to commute to Bohumil daily.  
• Fluent English and Czech language. 
• No make-up, jewelry, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment. 

About the department 

Are you ready to take on a role where enthusiasm, teamwork, and innovation come together? Our department is excited to welcome new, passionate individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact. 

We are the brain of the processes. We bridge the gap between development and production by translating processes into actionable, efficient solutions. During production, we thrive on solving unexpected challenges, finding innovative solutions, and ensuring smooth operations. 

We are a team that collaborates across various departments, fosters a culture of teamwork and mutual support. We also organize workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions as we support the continuous development of our colleagues. 

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 energize 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 

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Please note that we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and that the position will be filled as soon as a successful candidate is found. 

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.