Senior Laboratory Technician: Cell‑Based Assays & Automation

Zealand Pharma; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealand Pharma is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to run cell-based assays, screen and profile candidate drugs, and contribute to workflow automation in the Molecular Pharmacology department. The role emphasizes high-quality in vitro data and collaboration across teams.

You will work in a team of scientists and technicians, gaining exposure to assay development, data processing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment supporting peptide-based medicines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience with hands-on lab work.
• Proficiency in cell-based assays, including intracellular signaling assays.
• Experience with assay automation, including setup and use of liquid handlers.
• Hands-on experience with cultivation of mammalian cells.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with data analysis in Excel, GraphPad Prism or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Conducting weekly in vitro assays to assess the efficacy of new peptide drug candidates.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of laboratory workflows, with a focus on automation of cell-based assays.
• Planning and execution of practical laboratory work.
• Processing instrument data in specialized software and databases.
• Documentation of laboratory work in the electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Responsibilities for maintenance of the lab and lab equipment.
• Good collaboration both within and across departments to ensure pace, quality, and exchange of experimental methods and ideas.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Assay automation

Liquid handling

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis (Excel/GraphPad)

Education

Laboratory technologist or equivalent education

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Zealand Pharma is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to run cell-based assays, screen and profile candidate drugs, and contribute to workflow automation in the Molecular Pharmacology department. The role emphasizes high-quality in vitro data and collaboration across teams.

You will work in a team of scientists and technicians, gaining exposure to assay development, data processing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment supporting peptide-based medicines.