Laboratory Technician - Product Compatibility

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; Remote; DKK 438,000 - 643,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (employer 13%, employee

Free-choice account 10%

Holiday allowance 4%

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bagsværd, Denmark is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Product Compatibility Team. You will support insulin pump compatibility studies, maintain GxP standards, and collaborate with scientists to ensure data integrity.

The role combines hands-on lab work with documentation and administrative tasks in a regulated environment. A strong focus on quality, teamwork and timely study execution is essential, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Education as a laboratory technician.
• At least 3 years of experience in laboratory work, preferably in a regulated (GxP) environment.
• Ability to balance hands-on lab tasks with complex administration and interest in the admin side of the work.
• Structured, proactive and quality-focused mindset with good communication and documentation skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Flexibility to be in the lab at set times for time-dependent studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks for insulin pump and compatibility studies according to approved protocols.
• Monitor, trend and document study data and results for reliable scientist access.
• Prepare, review and maintain GxP documentation including reports, protocols and SOPs.
• Support laboratory administration including sample handling, inventory management and training.
• Plan tasks around study timing and challenge assumptions when things don’t look right.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lab experience

GxP environment

Administration skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Flexible schedule

Education

Laboratory technician education

Tools

LIMS systems

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Product Compatibility

Category: Manufacturing

Location: Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Your impact begins here

As a Laboratory Technician in our Product Compatibility Team, you will work at the intersection of laboratory science, product quality and patient safety. You will play a key role in ensuring robust compatibility and insulin pump studies for injectable drug products. Join a collaborative team where quality, structure and good laugh are part of everyday work.

What you’ll bring

• Education as a laboratory technician.
• At least 3 years of experience in laboratory work, preferably within a regulated (GxP) environment.
• The ability to balance hands‑on lab tasks with complex administration, and interest in the administrative side of the work.
• A structured, proactive and quality-focused mindset, good communication skills and familiarity with documentation practices and MS Office.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Flexibility to be in the lab at set times for time‑dependent studies, for example in the morning or afternoon.

Useful, but not essential:

Experience with LIMS systems.

What you’ll do

As a Laboratory Technician, you will support compatibility and insulin pump studies and contribute to maintaining high GxP standards across laboratory activities.

You will:

• Perform laboratory tasks for insulin pump and compatibility studies according to approved protocols.
• Monitor, trend and document study data and results, so scientists can rely on them.
• Prepare, review and maintain GxP documentation, including study reports, protocols and SOPs.
• Support laboratory administration, including sample handling, inventory management and training activities.
• Plan your tasks around the timing needs of each study and challenge assumptions when something does not look right.
• Take an active part in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you’ll work with

You will join the Product Compatibility Team, a specialised Competence Centre within Global Manufacturing & Supply. The team is a Competence Centre responsible for evaluating and testing the suitability of use of process aids, primary packaging materials and insulin pumps for our portfolio of injectable drug products. Your day‑to‑day work will be in close collaboration with scientists and fellow laboratory technicians in the team. The team also works closely with internal stakeholders across Aseptic Manufacturing Science & Technology (AMSAT). The team environment is characterised by strong teamwork, high-quality standards and a shared responsibility for delivering reliable data and documentation.

What you can expect here

You will be trusted to own your work and be supported to do it well. You will build your expertise through close work with scientists, hands‑on experience with a specialised area of compatibility testing, and a team that improves its ways of working together. Clear expectations and a culture that values good results mean your contribution is seen.

What we offer

At Novo, 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 DKK 437,600 to DKK 643,200, 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.

For further information, please contact Helle Damgaard Nielsen, Associate Director at [e-mail].

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