Senior Downstream Laborant (Technician) - Late-Stage Process Development (9-Month Maternity Cover)

AGC Biologics; København; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Biologics is seeking an experienced Laborant/laboratory technician to join our downstream laboratory in Denmark. You will perform laboratory experiments and support process development activities, focusing on protein purification and downstream processing to generate reliable data for scale-up.

Your responsibilities include clarification, centrifugation, chromatography with ÄKTA systems, ultrafiltration, and meticulous documentation while collaborating across teams to optimise robust

Qualifications

• Experience with protein purification.
• Experience in a development or pilot-scale laboratory.
• Practical experience with downstream techniques (clarification, centrifugation, chromatography, ultrafiltration).
• Experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Clarification and centrifugation as part of downstream processing.
• Chromatography operations using ÄKTA systems.
• Ultrafiltration as part of protein purification.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Record experimental work and results accurately and per procedures.
• Collaborate with technicians, scientists and colleagues across departments.

Skills

Protein purification

Downstream processing

Lab techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

ÄKTA chromatography systems

Job description

About the Department

Late-Stage Process Development plays a key role in the transition from clinical-scale processes to commercial manufacturing.

The department consists of three teams of technicians and scientists working with activities such as process robustness studies, scale-down model qualification, process characterization and resin lifetime studies.

You will become part of a dedicated team working in our downstream laboratory. We work with both mammalian and microbial cell lines and collaborate closely with other departments, including Analytical Method Development and Manufacturing.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Laborant/ laboratory technician with practical experience in downstream processing and protein purification.

You will be responsible for performing laboratory experiments and supporting process development activities. Your work will contribute to generating reliable data and supporting the development and characterisation of robust manufacturing processes.

Your main areas of work will include:

• Clarification and Centrifugation: Perform clarification and centrifugation activities as part of downstream processing.
• Chromatography: Perform chromatography operations using ÄKTA systems.
• Ultrafiltration: Carry out ultrafiltration activities as part of protein purification processes.
• Laboratory Operations: Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable experimental work.
• Documentation: Record experimental work and results accurately and in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, scientists and colleagues across relevant departments to support process development activities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is technically curious, hands-on and comfortable working in a dynamic laboratory environment. You take responsibility for your work, approach tasks in a structured way and enjoy collaborating with colleagues.

Ideally, you have:

• At least three years of practical experience with protein purification.
• Experience working in a development or pilot-scale laboratory.
• Practical experience with downstream techniques, particularly clarification, centrifugation, chromatography and ultrafiltration.
• Experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems.
• An understanding of laboratory equipment, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in a cGMP environment is an advantage.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• A positive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and new tasks.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with advanced biopharmaceutical process development.
• A collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
• Exposure to different technologies and processes within downstream development.
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and broaden your experience.
• Competitive employment conditions and a range of employee benefits.

Deadline and Location Requirements

Deadline: 29 November 2026. Applicants must already reside in Denmark.

Dansk version

Senior Downstream Laborant - Late-Stage Process Development (9 måneders barselsvikariat)

Vil du være med til at hjælpe vores kunder med at bringe avancerede biologiske produkter på markedet? Motiveres du af praktisk laboratoriearbejde, og har du lyst til at udvikle dine tekniske kompetencer? Trives du i et samarbejdende miljø, hvor du arbejder tæt sammen med forskere og andre specialister?

Så har du nu mulighed for at blive en del af vores afdeling for Late-Stage (fase III) procesudvikling som Senior Downstream Tekniker i et 9 måneders barselsvikariat.

Om afdelingen

Late-Stage Process Development spiller en central rolle i overgangen fra klinisk skala til kommerciel produk