Is molecular biology your playground? Do you enjoy troubleshooting? Do you like to pass your knowledge on to people around you and collaborate with a variety of experienced people within analytical science? If so, we have just the job for you. Apply now!

The position
Due to the rapid expansion, we have a new position as a Research Scientist within molecular biology available. The position is a balanced mix of wet-lab development, routine work, and interpretation/reporting of results. Important for the position is timely development and validation of molecular biology assays related to techniques like qPCR, digital PCR, Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing. Other molecular biology methods may also be in scope since the team are developing into new areas.
You can look forward to using your skills and talent not only in our department, but across Drug Development which covers analysis, cell banking, drug product development and stability testing within the entire Research & Early Development (R&ED) clinical portfolio.

Qualifications

You hold a Master of Science preferably combined either with a PhD within molecular biology, pharmacy, biomedicine, cell biology, biochemistry or relevant practical experience from the pharmaceutical, hospital or biotech industry.
Our ideal candidate also has:

• Experience with molecular biology methods e.g. NGS, qPCR, digital PCR, Sanger sequencing, standard PCR and blotting techniques
• Interest in how data processing/programming potentially combined with robotics or liquid handling can be used to optimise the way we work
• LEAN mind-set and strive for simplicity, it is important that you can contribute to problem solving and that you are able to “keep it simple”

To do this, close collaboration with our experienced chemists and lab technicians is also an important part of most days. In addition, it is critical to be able to promote collaboration with other parts of the organisation, as the position requires close interaction with our many different stakeholders

We are looking for a proactive team player that naturally builds relations to colleagues and stakeholders in the organization. As a person, you are an independent person that drives initiatives to reach goals and meet necessary deadlines. Handling several tasks at the same time, and never losing sight of the end goal is very important. Lastly, you have good communication skills and a positive and curious mind-set.

You are ready to learn a lot in a short time, and you know yourself well enough to communicate how you work best, so that we together can develop the best way to apply your skills and experience in a creative, fun and yet structured and productive way.

About the Department
In CMC Bioanalysis at the Novo Nordisk site in Måløv, we develop assays for analysis cell banks, in process samples, drug substance and drug product samples for the entire Novo Nordisk project portfolio in clinical trials all over the world.
We are around 55 people organized in three teams, and you will join a team of 16 highly skilled and dedicated scientists and laboratory technicians who work closely together on projects to deliver on time at the required quality. We are proud of the inclusive work environment we maintain, and we share a passion for creating ambitious results through dedicated application of collaborative curiosity.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact
If you wish to learn more about the position, please contact Annette Møller-Schandorff at +45 3079 4321.

Deadline
1 July 2023, however applications will be considered on a continuous basis.

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.