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

AGC Biologics A/S; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employment terms

Technical skill development

International team environment

Job summary

AGC Biologics is seeking a Senior Downstream Laborant for a 9-month maternity cover in our Late-Stage Process Development team. The role focuses on downstream processing and protein purification using ÄKTA systems, with data generation to support process development.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in protein purification, experience in development/pilot labs, and familiarity with cGMP environments. English proficiency and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience with protein purification.
• Experience in a development or pilot-scale laboratory.
• Practical experience with downstream techniques: clarification, centrifugation, chromatography and ultrafiltration.
• Experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems.
• Good English language skills, written and spoken.
• cGMP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clarification and centrifugation: perform these activities as part of downstream processing.
• Chromatography: operate chromatography using ÄKTA systems.
• Ultrafiltration: carry out ultrafiltration as part of protein purification processes.
• Laboratory operations: operate, maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Documentation: record experimental work and results accurately and in accordance with procedures.
• Collaboration: work with technicians, scientists and colleagues across departments to support process development.

Skills

protein purification

downstream processing

ÄKTA chromatography

lab equipment troubleshooting

english proficiency

Tools

ÄKTA systems

Job description

Do you want to help our customers bring advanced biological products to market? Are you motivated by hands‑on laboratory work and interested in developing your technical skills? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment alongside scientists and other specialists? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to join our Late‑Stage (Phase III) Process Development department as a Senior Downstream Laborant/Technician on a 9‑month maternity cover.

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

At AGC Biologics, you will become part of an international organisation where collaboration, quality and continuous improvement are central to our work. 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: 29 November 2026.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Fabio Michelet at [e-mail].

Applicants must already reside in Denmark.

AGC Biologics does not offer relocation assistance.

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 produktion. Afdelingen består af tre teams af teknikere og forskere, der arbejder med blandt andet robusthedsstudier, kvalificering af nedskaleringsmodeller, proceskarakterisering og resin lifetime-studier. Du bliver en del af et engageret team, der arbejder i vores downstream-laboratorium. Vi arbejder med både mammale og mikrobielle cellelinjer og samarbejder tæt med andre afdelinger, herunder Analytical Method Development og Manufacturing.

Om rollen Vi søger en erfaren laborant med praktisk erfaring inden for downstream-processer og proteinoprensning. Du får ansvar for at udføre laboratorieforsøg og understøtte procesudviklingsaktiviteter. Dit arbejde bidrager til at skabe pålidelige forsøgsdata og understøtte udviklingen og karakteriseringen af robuste produktionsprocesser.

Dine primære arbejdsområder vil være:

• Klarificering og centrifugering: Udføre klarificerings- og centrifugeringsaktiviteter som en del af downstream-processerne.
• Kromatografi: Udføre kromatografiske processer ved hjælp af ÄKTA-systemer.
• Ultrafiltrering: Udføre ultrafiltreringsaktiviteter som en del af proteinoprensningsprocesser.
• Laboratoriearbejde: Betjene, vedligeholde og fejlfinde på laboratorieudstyr for at sikre pålideligt forsøgsarbejde.
• Dokumentation: Dokumentere forsøgsarbejde og resultater korrekt og i overensstemmelse med gældende procedurer og kvalitetskrav.
• Samarbejde: Arbejde tæt sammen med teknikere, forskere og kolleger på tværs af relevante afdelinger for at understøtte procesudviklingen.

Hvem leder vi efter? Vi søger en teknisk interesseret og praktisk orienteret kollega, der trives i et dynamisk laboratoriemiljø. Du tager ansvar for dine opgaver, arbejder struktureret og sætter pris på et godt samarbejde med dine kolleger. Vi forestiller os, at du har:

• Minimum 3 års praktisk erfaring med proteinoprensning.
• Erfaring fra et udviklingslaboratorium eller et pilot-scale laboratorium.
• Praktisk erfaring med downstream-teknikker, særligt klarificering, centrifugering, kromatografi og ultrafiltrering.
• Erfaring med ÄKTA-kromatografisystemer.
• Teknisk forståelse for laboratorieudstyr, herunder almindelig vedligeholdelse og fejlfinding.
• Erfaring fra et cGMP-miljø er en fordel.
• Gode samarbejdsevner og kommunikationsevner.
• Gode engelskkundskaber, både mundtligt og skriftligt.
• En positiv og fleksibel tilgang til arbejdet samt evnen til at tilpasse dig ændrede prioriteter og nye opgaver.

Hvad tilbyder vi? Hos AGC Biologics bliver du en del af en international organisation, hvor samarbejde, kvalitet og løbende forbedringer er en central del af vores arbejde. Vi tilbyder:

• Mulighed for at arbejde med avanceret biopharmaceutisk procesudvikling.
• Et fagligt stærkt team med fokus på samarbejde og videndeling.
• Indblik i forskellige teknologier og processer inden for downstream-procesudvikling.
• Mulighed for at udvikle dine tekniske kompetencer og udvide din erfaring.
• Gode ansættelsesvilkår og en række medarbejderfordele.

Deadline: 29 November 2029

If you have questions about the position, please contact Fabio Michelet at [e-mail].

Who We Are

AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in Denmark. From our Søborg site, we develop and manufacture life‑changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. AGC Biologics is Your Friendly CDMO Expert – dedicated partners with the expertise and commitment to support our customers and teams. We work with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies to develop and manufacture their life-changing drug products. If you’re motivated by meaningful impact and ready to join our journey, we invite you to explore our current opportunities!