Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about working with mammalian cell cultivation in 5L scale? Do you have experience in laboratory work and a keen eye for details and optimizations? Then you might be the Laboratory Technician we are looking for!

Your new role

We are looking for an Laboratory Technician to support our team in mammalian cell cultivation in 5L scale. As aLaboratory Technician at Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of life-saving medicines.

Your main tasks will include:

• Performing mammalian cell cultivation in 5L and AMBR250 scale
• Conducting experiments and analyzing data
• Preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and materials
• Assisting in the development and optimization of mammalian cell culture processes
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and good laboratory practices

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

You will be part of the department API MSAT Process Support, which works at the interface between development and production. Our labs and offices are located in Gentofte, where the team currently consists of 10 scientists/specialists and 6 (lab)technicians. The main responsibilities for our team are to develop and optimize mammalian and microbial cell culture processes for the production of biopharmaceuticals.

Your skills & qualifications

We expect that you are an educated (laboratory) technician, process technologist or similar and have experience in working with mammalian cell cultivation. To become successful in this role you:

• Have hands-on experience with upstream processes, preferably in laboratory scale (5L and AMBR250)
• Are detail oriented and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as a team
• Have a high spirit and seek out tasks yourself, also when they are not served to you
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, where tasks and priorities change on a regular basis
• Are confident communicating in English, as this is the general language in the team

Besides this, you have good communication skills, take responsibility for your tasks, and have a curious, open mindset with a willingness to learn and improve. You are also known for building good relations and have a service-oriented mindset.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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: The Annual Base Salary ranges from 437,600 to 643,200 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.

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").

The benefits package also includes a free choice account of currently 11% and 4% holiday allowance.

More information

For further information, please contact hiring manager Stine Mørcholdt Pedersen on +45 3079 8256.

Deadline

14 June 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

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.