Oligonucleotide Development Scientist/Specialist

LGC; Denmark; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies A/S in Lystrup, Denmark, seeks an Oligonucleotide Development Scientist / Specialist (m/f/d) to advance next-generation manufacturing technologies. You will conduct laboratory experiments, develop processes, and work on customer and co-development projects to transform ideas into scalable solutions.

The candidate should hold an MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field, with hands-on lab experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry/biochemistry or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise oligonucleotide manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments and development activities.
• Collaborate on innovative customer and co-development projects.
• Analyse data, solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
• Work with development, manufacturing and commercial teams.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical skills

Independent work

Curiosity/initiative

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

LC-MS experience

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Analytical characterization

Job description

With laboratories in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies is an international company supplying products to customers across the molecular diagnostics, pharmaceutical/biotechnology, and food industries.

At our Lystrup site, we manufacture synthetic DNA and RNA oligonucleotides through chemical synthesis. These products are used in a wide range of biotechnology applications by research institutions, biotechnology companies, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description

Oligonucleotide Development Scientist / Specialist (m/f/d) - Lystrup

Help shape the future of genomics and bring new scientific innovations from the laboratory into manufacturing.

At LGC, our mission is simple: Science for a Safer World. Every day, our work helps improve the quality, safety and reliability of healthcare, diagnostics and life science solutions around the world.

We're looking for an Oligonucleotide Development Scientist / Specialist (m/f/d) to join our Technology Development Team in Lystrup, Denmark. In this role, you'll help develop and optimise the next generation of oligonucleotide manufacturing technologies, working on innovative customer projects and transforming new scientific ideas into scalable manufacturing solutions.

This could be the ideal opportunity for:

• An experienced Laboratory Technician or Scientist looking to apply their hands-on laboratory expertise in a development-focused role.
• A recent MSc or PhD graduate in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline eager to start their career in industrial R&D.

What you’ll do

• Develop and optimise oligonucleotide manufacturing processes
• Design and execute laboratory experiments and development activities
• Collaborate on innovative customer and co-development projects
• Analyse data, solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Support the introduction of new technologies and manufacturing capabilities
• Work closely with colleagues across development, manufacturing and commercial teams

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific field, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience
• Practical laboratory experience and a passion for science
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others
• Curiosity, initiative and a desire to learn and innovate

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Oligonucleotide synthesis or analytical characterisation
• LC-MS or other analytical chemistry techniques
• Process development or process optimisation
• GMP or regulated laboratory environments

Why join LGC?

You’ll join a collaborative team at the forefront of oligonucleotide innovation, where your work will directly contribute to developing new technologies and manufacturing capabilities that support scientific discovery and improve lives worldwide.

Additional Information

LGC Ltd is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates across 17 countries worldwide. LGC Biosearch Technologies A/S, located in Lystrup, Denmark, serves as the European hub for LGC’s oligonucleotide manufacturing operations and currently employs 47 people.

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com