Advanced Laboratory Technician, Human Pluripotent Stem Cells & Bioreactor Manufacturing, Måløv

Are you passionate about stem cell biology and process development? 

Do you want to help transform cutting-edge stem cell science into scalable solutions that can accelerate drug discovery and improve the lives of patients? Join the GEM CELL Hub at Novo Nordisk and play a key role in developing and manufacturing human stem cell-derived cell types that support research across the organization. 

The Position 

As an Advanced Laboratory Technician, you will contribute to the development, optimization, and scale-up of human pluripotent stem cell manufacturing processes. Combining hands-on laboratory work with process development, you will help establish robust and reproducible workflows that enable the delivery of high-quality cell products to research teams across Novo Nordisk. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Maintain, expand, differentiate, and cryopreserve human pluripotent stem cell lines using both adherent and suspension culture systems.  

• Operate and optimize bioreactor-based cell culture processes to support scalable stem cell manufacturing.  

• Transfer and adapt cell culture and differentiation protocols into robust, reproducible production workflows.  

• Perform cell characterization and quality control analyses, including flow cytometry, qPCR, immunostaining, and viability assessments.  

• Collaborate with scientists and specialists to monitor process performance, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement of stem cell-derived products. 

You will join the Genome Engineering & Manufacturing of Stem Cell-Derived Cell Types (GEM CELL) Hub within Research & Early Development. The team develops and manufactures human stem cell-derived cell types used for target discovery, disease modelling, assay development, and drug discovery across Novo Nordisk. 

Working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, you will partner closely with scientists, bioprocess experts, and laboratory technicians to advance innovative stem cell technologies and help establish next-generation manufacturing platforms. 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, you have: 

• An education as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant), Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (Bioanalytiker), or a related BSc-level qualification. 

• Several years of hands-on laboratory experience, ideally within stem cell biology, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical development. 

• Strong experience working with human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation. 

• Experience with analytical and characterization methods as well as scientific documentation and data handling. 

• A structured approach to your work and strong attention to detail. 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills. 

It would be considered an advantage if you have: 

• Experience with suspension culture systems and stirred-tank bioreactors. 

• Knowledge of process development, scale-up, or technology transfer activities. 

• Experience from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, or advanced manufacturing industries. 

• Familiarity with automation, liquid handling technologies, or process analytical tools. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk, we know that our success depends on the diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills of our employees. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where talented people can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. 

By joining Novo Nordisk, you will become part of a company that is driving scientific innovation and working every day to improve the lives of millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. 

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 min. 499,600 to max. 734,400 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 

31th July 2026

Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.