Advanced Laboratory Technician for PAT Team in API MSAT

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (13% employer, 5% own)

Free choice account 10%

Holiday allowance 4%

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg seeks an Advanced Laboratory Technician to develop and implement Process Analytical Technology solutions across API manufacturing. You will work with scientists, engineers and fellow technicians to mature analytical technologies from lab to manufacturing.

Your work focuses on experimentation, instrumentation, and method development, with significant ownership and initiative. Join a global healthcare leader delivering medicines worldwide.

Qualifications

• Education as Laboratory Technician or similar qualification.
• Experience with spectroscopic analyses (NIR, Raman, FT-IR, UV, fluorescence).
• Experience operating and qualifying analytical instruments.
• Laboratory development work, experimental planning, and data handling.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute experimental activities including sample prep and spectroscopic analyses.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and qualify analytical instruments.
• Support evaluation, testing, and implementation of new PAT technologies and lab equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on development projects, process improvements, and tech transfers.
• Contribute to PAT lab development and operation for manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Spectroscopy

NIR

Raman spectroscopy

FT-IR

UV spectroscopy

Fluorescence

Instrument maintenance

English proficiency

Education

Laboratory Technician (Laborant) or similar qualification

Tools

NIR spectrometer

Raman spectrometer

FT-IR spectrometer

UV-Vis spectrometer

Fluorimeter

Job description

Are you passionate about cutting-edge analytical technologies and eager to contribute to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing? Do you enjoy hands‑on laboratory work, solving technical challenges, and translating scientific insights into practical solutions? Join our Process Analytical Technology (PAT) team and play a vital role in developing innovative spectroscopic solutions that support the next generation of manufacturing processes.

Your new role

As an Advanced Laboratory Technician in the PAT team, you will become an integral part of a highly specialised environment focused on developing and implementing Process Analytical Technology solutions across API manufacturing. Working closely with scientists, engineers, and fellow laboratory technicians, you will help mature analytical technologies from laboratory and pilot scale through to manufacturing implementation.

• Plan, prepare, and execute experimental activities, including sample preparation and spectroscopic analyses using techniques such as NIR, Raman, FT-IR, UV, and fluorescence.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and qualify a diverse portfolio of analytical instruments to ensure reliable and high‑quality results.
• Support the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new PAT technologies and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders on development projects, process improvements, and technology transfers.
• Contribute to the continued development and operation of the PAT laboratory, ensuring robust solutions that are ready for manufacturing environments.

Your work will primarily be laboratory based, with a strong focus on experimentation, analytical instrumentation, and method development. You will have significant ownership of your activities and be encouraged to take initiative, challenge existing approaches, and help shape future PAT capabilities within Novo Nordisk.

Your new department

You will join the Technology & Process Facilities (TPF) department within API Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), part of Global Manufacturing & Supply.

The PAT team is responsible for developing and maintaining Process Analytical Technology applications across API manufacturing sites. Our work brings together analytical chemistry, instrumentation, chemometrics, data management, and process integration to enable real‑time process understanding and control.

The team is primarily located in Kalundborg, with colleagues based in Gentofte, and operates in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and innovation are highly valued. We support both development activities and manufacturing operations, making our work diverse, dynamic, and highly impactful.

As part of the team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, projects, and stakeholders while helping drive improvements that support Novo Nordisk's ability to deliver medicines to patients worldwide.

Your Skills And Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and independent Laboratory Technician who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by both scientific exploration and practical implementation.

• An education as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant) or a similar technical or scientific qualification.
• Experience performing spectroscopic analyses, such as NIR, Raman, FT-IR, UV, fluorescence, or related analytical techniques.
• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and qualifying analytical instruments.
• Experience with laboratory‑based development work, experimental planning, and data handling.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

It would be considered an advantage if you also have experience with PAT, GMP‑regulated environments, cLEAN®, or chemometric principles.

As a person, you are curious, adaptable, and solution oriented. You enjoy taking ownership of your work and are comfortable navigating changing priorities and varying quality requirements across development and manufacturing environments. You naturally build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including manufacturing teams, QA/QC functions, scientists, engineers, technicians, vendors, and facility specialists.

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

Salary and Benefits: The Annual Base Salary ranges from 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 (Industriens Funktionær Overenskomst or “IFO”).

Benefits package also include a free choice account of currently 10% and 4% holiday allowance.

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Laura France at [e-mail].

Deadline

6 November 2026.

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