• Job Description

  Req#: 281953

  We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated senior laboratory technician to join our Biomarker Assay Development department. If you have a strong background in immunoassay development and are keen to use your collaborative and problem-solving skills, then this might be just the right job for you!

  
  The position
  The position is full-time and will be based in Måløv. As our new laboratory technician, you will be working in a smaller team of approximately 6 people.

  
  As a Senior Laboratory Technician, your primary tasks will include:

  • A key responsibility with establishing and qualifying biomarker immunoassays and generate biomarker data
  • Carrying out daily planning of your work in close collaboration with a scientist
  • Working in a lab with state-of-the-art analytical equipment for immunoassays

  
  We offer you the opportunity to work with talented colleagues, as well as a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development.

  Qualifications
  To qualify for the position, we imagine that you:

  • Are a fully trained Laboratory Technician or Biomedical Laboratory Technician (in Danish: laborant eller bioanalytiker)
  • Have solid hands-on experience working with different immunoassays such as ELISA, AlphaLisa, MSD and/or GyroLab
  • Have a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience within the field of laboratory work
  • Have a user level knowledge to IT systems such as Excel and Word
  • As communication in Danish as well as English is a natural part of your future work, a certain level of both languages will be needed.

  As a person:

  • You have a strong drive, a quality mindset, and a talent for troubleshooting
  • Have a positive, curious, and collaborative mindset
  • Possess interpersonal skills that allow you to build fruitful relations to both colleagues and stakeholders

  About the department
  At the Biomarker Assay Development department, our focus is on developing and qualifying biomarker assays to support drug discovery and development. We also assess the feasibility of biomarker platforms and generate essential biomarker data that drives the development of the next generation of drugs, transforming the lives of patients with chronic and rare diseases.

  
  Our department consists of 21 highly skilled and self-motivated individuals who collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals and ultimately benefit patients. We are experts in immunoassays (e.g., ELISA, AlphaLisa, MSD) which are routinely applied for quantification of biomarkers. Recently, we have also developed expertise in flow cytometry-based biomarker assays. As our department continues to expand, we are seeking talented individuals with a diverse range of skills and experience to join our team.

  Working at Novo Nordisk
  At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

  Contact
  For further information, please contact Anja Ramstedt Jensen (ajrj@novonordisk.dk), Director and Head of Biomarker Assay Development in Translational Research, Global Translation.

  Deadline
  August 20, 2023.
  We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  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.
  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 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.

• About the company

  Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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