Laboratory Technician In Vivo Pharmacology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 13% employer

Free choice account 10%

Holiday allowance 4%

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Måløv, Denmark is seeking an Advanced Laboratory Technician to take end-to-end ownership of in vivo pharmacology studies in preclinical models. You will work closely with scientists to deliver high-quality experimental outcomes in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on rodent studies, dosing, sampling, data handling, and ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing diabetes-related research within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Laboratory technician degree or equivalent with strong pharmacology knowledge.
• At least 4 years of experience with in vivo studies, especially rodent experiments.
• Hands-on experience with experimental techniques, data handling and documentation systems.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Structured and quality-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead preclinical studies, testing new compounds in rodent models with high scientific and ethical standards.
• Perform advanced laboratory procedures including dosing, blood sampling, surgical interventions, tissue collection and wet lab analyses.
• Collaborate with scientists to design experiments, optimize workflows and ensure timely milestones.
• Manage experimental data and documentation, including ELN entries and regulatory compliance.
• Support laboratory operations and logistics, maintaining equipment and enabling a safe, collaborative environment.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Rodent studies

Data handling

Documentation systems

Communication skills

Education

Laboratory technician degree or equivalent

Job description

Diabetes & Complications Pharmacology

Måløv, Denmark

Are you passionate about in vivo pharmacology and eager to work hands-on with cutting‑edge research in diabetes? Join Novo Nordisk as an Advanced Laboratory Technician and play a key role in testing new compounds in preclinical models. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to impactful research in a highly collaborative and scientifically driven environment.

Your New Role

As an Advanced Laboratory Technician, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of in‑vivo pharmacology studies, working closely in partnership with scientists to deliver high‑quality experimental outcomes.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the execution of preclinical studies, including testing new compounds in rodent models (rats and mice), ensuring high scientific and ethical standards.
• Performing advanced laboratory procedures, including dosing, blood sampling, surgical and microsurgical interventions, tissue collection, and wet lab analyses.
• Collaborating with scientists to design experiments, optimise workflows, prioritise tasks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones within diabetes research.
• Managing experimental data and documentation, including ELN entries, data handling, analysis, reporting, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Supporting laboratory operations and logistics, including maintaining equipment, implementing new techniques, and contributing to a safe, efficient, and collaborative research environment.

Your new department

You will join the Diabetes & Complications Pharmacology department, which sits within the Diabetes & Cardio‑Renal In-Vivo Pharmacology area. The department is a team of 14 scientists, technicians, and researchers working with in‑vivo pharmacology to support the drug discovery pipeline. The team focuses on generating translational insights, understanding disease mechanisms, and delivering high‑quality PK/PD data to advance the development of new treatments within diabetes and cardio‑renal diseases.

Your Skills And Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and skilled laboratory professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast‑paced research environment.

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have

• A laboratory technician degree or equivalent, with strong knowledge of experimental pharmacology
• At least 4 years of relevant experience working with in‑vivo studies, particularly animal experiments in rodents
• Hands‑on experience with experimental techniques, data handling, and documentation systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• A structured and quality‑focused approach to your work

As a person, you are independent and take full ownership of your work. You have a keen eye for detail and understand how precision drives high‑quality results. You bring a strong ethical mindset when working with animal models and are confident handling complex, hands‑on procedures. You are naturally curious, motivated to learn, and contribute with a digital mindset, actively improving workflows and data processes.

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 499,600.00 to 734,400.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.
• 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”).
• Benefits also include a free choice account of currently 10% and 4% holiday allowance.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Deadline

24 September 2026

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.