Cell Culture Technician to Minerva Imaging

MINERVA IMAGING ApS; Ølstykke; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Lunch scheme

Monthly social activities

Work from home option

Job summary

Minerva Imaging seeks a skilled cell culture technician to maintain and contribute to our high experimental standards in a fast-paced, international CRO/CDMO setting. You will manage cell lines, prepare media, and perform standard in vitro assays, including radioactivity workflows, with strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cell culture (cancer/primary cells preferred), a lab-tech or similar education, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cell culture, preferably with cancer and/or primary cells.
• Education in laboratory technology (lab technician, bioanalyst or similar).
• Experience with radioactive materials or willingness to be trained in radiation work.
• Pharma industry experience is a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, cryopreservation, and cataloging of various cell lines.
• Maintenance of cell culture equipment and routine contamination checks.
• Preparation of cell culture media and reagents.
• Performing routine in vitro assays, including radioactive compounds, per safety regs.
• Handling and disposal of radioactive materials per guidelines and regulations.
• Performing routine qPCR analysis.
• Isolation of primary cell lines.

Skills

Cell culture

Independent work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Lab technology education (lab technician, bioanalyst)

Tools

Radioactive materials handling

Job description

Do you have a strong background in cell culture and a proactive approach to your work? Are you eager to be part of our growth journey while maintaining and contributing to our high experimental standards? Then you might be the one we are looking for in our cell culture laboratory!

Minerva Imaging is seeking a skilled and motivated cell culture technician to join our team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and contributing to our high experimental standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cell culture, be proactive, and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. You will be involved in the following tasks:

• Maintenance, cryopreservation, and cataloging of various cell lines.
• Maintenance of cell culture equipment, including cleaning and routine contamination checks.
• Preparation of cell culture media and associated reagents.
• Performing routine in vitro assays, including assays involving radioactive compounds, in accordance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Handling and disposal of radioactive materials following internal guidelines and legal regulations.
• Performance of routine qPCR analysis.
• Isolation of primary cell lines.

Some assay workflows, particularly those involving radioactivity, are time-sensitive and may occasionally require flexibility in working hours to ensure optimal experimental outcomes. Training will be provided to ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you should have at least 3 years of experience in cell culture, preferably with cancer cells and/or primary cells. Additionally, you should have:

• Education in laboratory technology, e.g., as a laboratory technician, bioanalyst, or similar.
• Experience working with radioactive materials or willingness to be trained in radiation work.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.
• Meticulous attention to detail and aseptic technique.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Comfort in a fast-paced and service-oriented organization.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English; knowledge of Danish is advantageous.

Minerva offers

We believe in creating an agile working environment, so we have flexible working options including the option of working from home. We care about our employees’s well-being and offer health insurance and a quality conscious lunch scheme and monthly social activities.

We are an informal organization with a strong focus on open and honest communication. We value humour and a natural care for one another.

About Minerva Imaging

Minerva Imaging is a scientifically driven and fully integrated Contract Research Organization (CRO) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in targeted radionuclide therapies.

We support translational research and drug development through the use of advanced preclinical animal models within oncology and cardiovascular diseases, combined with state-of-the-art in vivo molecular imaging. By working in close partnership with our sponsors, we seek to understand their scientific challenges and jointly identify how our expertise, technologies, and methods can deliver robust and meaningful answers.

Our modern facility in Ølstykke, Denmark offers best-in-class, fully integrated radiopharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing capabilities—covering the entire value chain from early research to clinical supply.

Backed by Nordic Capital since 2026, Minerva Imaging is executing an ambitious growth strategy aimed at strengthening our position as a market leader within targeted radionuclide therapies. This growth journey offers exciting opportunities for individuals who want to contribute to cutting‑edge science in a dynamic and international environment.

Minerva Imaging is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of background or experience. In accordance with our recruitment policy, all candidates are required to provide a personal criminal record as part of the hiring process.

Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Deadline: 16 September 2026

Location: Lyshøjvej, 21, 3650, Ølstykke, Denmark