Laboratory Technician for CMC Analytical & Characterisation

Laboratory Technician
CMC Development
CMC Analytical & Characterisation, Måløv

Hands‑on analytical work. Real data. Real impact for patients.

Take on an exciting role within analytical characterisation and cutting‑edge technologies. Apply your expertise in advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry in an environment where analytical data truly matters. Join us in the Analysis & Characterisation area as our new Lab Technician and contribute to the development of life‑changing medicines.

Your new role
As a Lab Technician in Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Analysis and Characterisation (AnaC), you will play an important role in turning scientific insight into real-world impact - helping ensure that only safe, genuine products reach patients.

You will:

• HPLC & LC‑MS Analysis: Run HPLC analyses and LC‑MS characterisation of active ingredients and related impurities across the clinical pipeline.
• Laboratory Techniques: Use a wide range of specialised chromatographic techniques, Ion chromatography (IC), Charged aerosol detection (CAD), Fluorescence detection (FLD) and spectroscopic methods.
• Data Generation: Generate critical data that helps prevent illegal and dangerous copy products from entering the market – protecting patients and supporting trust in medicines.
• Impurity Testing: Support formulation work and investigate process-related impurities (e.g., host cell proteins) to help process development teams design robust purification strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver high-quality, reliable analytical results.
• Skill Development: Expand your analytical skillset by working with additional specialized techniques within the department.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lab Technician who has:

• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, or other chromatographic techniques preferably from a pharmaceutical setting
• Strong English skills and preferably also proficiency in Danish.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a changing environment – where priorities may shift as you go
• A genuine curiosity to learn and continuously grow your competence across analytical techniques

Your new department
CMC Development's role in Novo Nordisk's value chain is to turn molecules into approved products in close cooperation with our colleagues in R&D and Global Manufacturing & Supply.

The AnaC department is a specialised team located in Måløv. Our mission is to characterise Novo Nordisk products across the entire portfolio, from preclinical development through commercialisation. We also support marketed products and ensure GMP compliance for commercial activities.

Our Mass Spectrometry team focuses on characterising active ingredients and related impurities, supporting formulation work, and guiding process development areas with advanced analytical insights.

The department is also proud to house Novo Nordisk’s competence centre for NMR and other highly specialised analytical techniques, fostering a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where innovation thrives.

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 and Benefits: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 499,600 to 734,400.00, 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.

A competitive benefits package is offered, including a pension scheme (currently 13% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution) in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for salaried employees (Industriens Funktionæroverenskomst or “IFO”). Benefits package also include a free choice account of 11% and 4% holiday allowance.

More information
Please contact Sr. Manager Lasse Olsen at EEBN@novonordisk.com

Deadline
18 May 2026

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences on your motivation for this Lab Technician role. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please 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'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.