QC Lab Process Scientist & Automation Lead

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg seeks a Process Scientist/Engineer to own the equipment lifecycle from purchase to retirement, ensure GMP-compliant documentation, and support labs to deliver correct output. You will collaborate across teams, manage vendor SLAs, and contribute to automation and digital initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work within the Laboratory Service team, with a focus on reliable instrumentation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, pharmacology or related field or equivalent laboratory technician experience with strong equipment competence.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as HPLC/UPLC or other analytical instruments, including qualification, calibration and maintenance.
• Experience with QMS work, such as deviations, change requests and documentation.
• Interest in automation, digitalisation and new technologies.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Curious, can-do mindset with practical improvement focus and ability to stay calm as priorities change.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships across teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Take professional responsibility for the equipment lifecycle from idea and purchase to maintenance, replacement and retirement.
• Ensure qualification, calibration, QMS support and up-to-date equipment documentation in line with GMP requirements.
• Support laboratories proactively so equipment and daily operations deliver the right output in the right quality.
• Handle vendor dialogue and coordinate service agreements (SLAs) with the team.
• Provide input to capacity planning, projects and future equipment strategy.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to optimise and automate processes and equipment.
• Share knowledge and best practices across laboratories, sites and teams and challenge processes constructively.

Skills

Laboratory equipment experience

QMS experience

Automation / digitalisation interest

Fluent English

Strong communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in natural sciences/engineering/pharmacology

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg seeks a Process Scientist/Engineer to own the equipment lifecycle from purchase to retirement, ensure GMP-compliant documentation, and support labs to deliver correct output. You will collaborate across teams, manage vendor SLAs, and contribute to automation and digital initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work within the Laboratory Service team, with a focus on reliable instrumentation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.