Advanced Laboratory Technician

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free-choice account 10%

Holiday allowance 4%

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Laboratory Technician for Chemical Operations to join a new non-GMP technical pilot facility in Bagsværd, collaborating across technicians, chemists, and process specialists to scale up API processes. You will help commission reactors, optimize operations, and document activities to support future pipeline development.

We value hands-on execution, problem-solving, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an education as a Laboratory Technician, Process Technologist or similar technical qualification.
• Hands-on experience with chemical modification processes at laboratory, pilot, or production scale.
• Solid theoretical understanding of chemical processes and operations.
• Interest in process technology, equipment operation, and process control.
• English communication and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute chemical modification processes in the pilot facility.
• Implement newly developed API manufacturing processes from development into pilot-scale production.
• Support operation, troubleshooting, and optimisation of equipment and processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal standards.
• Contribute to the daily operation and continuous improvement of the pilot facility.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Chemical process supervision

Process technology understanding

English communication

Education

Laboratory Technician or Process Technologist qualification

Technical diploma/certification

Tools

UF/DF filtration

Pilot plant equipment operation

Process control

Job description

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Laboratory Technician for Chemical Operations in our Technical Pilot Facility

Are you passionate about chemical development and eager to help shape a newly established technical pilot facility? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence come together? If so, this is your opportunity to join Novo Nordisk and play a key role in scaling up chemical processes that support our future pipeline of life-changing medicines.

Your New Role

As a Laboratory Technician for Chemical Operations, you will become a key contributor to our technical non-GMP pilot facility in Bagsværd. Working at the intersection of chemical development and manufacturing, you will help transform newly developed processes into robust and scalable pilot-scale operations.

Our chemical suite has recently been established, giving you a unique opportunity to influence how the facility develops and operates in the years ahead. In the initial phase, you will play an important role in commissioning and bringing new chemical reactors into operation together with your colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, preparing, and executing chemical modification processes in the pilot facility
• Implementing newly developed API manufacturing processes from development into pilot-scale production
• Supporting operation, troubleshooting, and optimisation of equipment and processes
• Ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with internal standards
• Contributing to the daily operation and continuous improvement of the pilot facility

You will work with a broad range of equipment, including chemical reactors and you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and work with purification systems, filtration systems, and a spray dryer. As the facility continues to evolve, there will be opportunities to expand your responsibilities and broaden your technical expertise across additional processing technologies and utility systems.

This role offers a varied and dynamic workday where no two days are the same. While occasional staggered working hours may occur, activities are primarily planned within regular daytime hours.

Your New Department

You will join a team of approximately 12 highly engaged employees responsible for operating our new non-GMP technical pilot facility in Bagsværd and in Gentofte.

Our mission is to develop robust and reliable active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) processes for Novo Nordisk's entire portfolio of drug candidates. Through innovation, scientific expertise, quality, and operational excellence, we support the development of future treatments that improve patients' lives.

You will collaborate closely with technicians, laboratory technicians, process specialists, and chemists across multiple teams and functions. Together, we ensure timely API deliveries for non-clinical studies while continuously developing our technical capabilities and facility operations.

The team values trust, collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing. We take pride in solving complex challenges together and maintaining a positive environment characterised by drive, humour, and strong team spirit.

Your Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are motivated by both practical execution and continuous improvement. You enjoy taking ownership, solving technical challenges, and working collaboratively with colleagues from different scientific disciplines.

We imagine that you:

• Hold an education as a Laboratory Technician, Process Technologist or similar technical qualification.
• Have hands-on experience with chemical modification processes at laboratory, pilot, or production scale
• Possess a solid theoretical understanding of chemical processes and operations
• Have an interest in process technology, equipment operation, and process control
• Communicate effectively in English and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

In addition, it will be considered an advantage if you have experience with:

• Filtration technologies such as UF/DF
• Utility systems, including process water, solvents, cooling systems, and waste handling
• Commissioning, operation, or maintenance of technical process equipment

As a person, you are independent, structured, and solution oriented. You enjoy taking initiative and following tasks through to completion, especially when implementing new processes or introducing equipment into operation for the first time.

You thrive in a changing environment, maintain a good overview of priorities, and contribute positively to team success. Most importantly, you believe that strong results are achieved through collaboration and mutual support.

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 499.600 to 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.

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 (Indutriens Funktionæroverenskomst or “IFO”) .

Benefits package also include a freechoice account of currently10% and 4% holiday allowance.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Signe Kramer on [phone].

Deadline

Application deadline: 30th of september 2026.

You do not need to attach a cover letter, but we would appreciate it if you describe your motivation and contribution to the role in your CV.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we recognise that it is no longer enough to strive to be the best company in the world. We need to strive to be the best company for the world. We know this is only possible through talented people with diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and cultures. Together, we change lives.

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.