Student Assistant, Formulation Development and Innovation, Novonesis, Bagsværd

Novonesis; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Novonesis seeks a Digitalization Student Assistant in Formulation Development and Innovation to build Python-based digital tools, improve data workflows, and translate user needs into practical software enhancements in an industrial biotech setting.

You will combine programming with user interaction and data exploration, helping shape how digital tools evolve within Formulation Development. This role offers hands-on learning and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (Engineering, IT, Data Science, Bioinformatics, etc.).
• Hands-on experience developing Python applications including UI and backend logic.
• Familiar with Git workflow: branches, PRs, repo organization, issue management.
• Able to structure apps and reusable components for maintainable code.
• Experience structuring, modeling, and cleaning data.
• Interest in AI-assisted software development (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Good communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Self-driven, reliable and team oriented.
• Preferred: at least one year remaining in studies as of January 1.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based digital tools to improve daily work in Formulation Development.
• Gather user feedback and translate it into practical tool improvements.
• Create intuitive and consistent user experiences across applications.
• Improve data flows and explore value creation from data.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Git

Dash

SQL

Unix/Linux

JavaScript

Bash

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you passionate about digitalization and motivated by turning data and technology into practical solutions? As our new Digitalization Student Assistant in Formulation Development and Innovation, you will contribute to developing digital tools and technologies that make a real difference in our everyday work.

You will join a team that brings together colleagues from the four departments within Formulation Development. In Formulation Development, we are responsible for developing and upscaling new products and technologies related to enzymes and other protein products. Our digitalization team consists of 13 colleagues with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, all committed to supporting our day-to-day activities while enabling innovative technology projects.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop Python-based digital solutions, improve data flows, and explore new ways of creating value from data. If you enjoy programming, digital innovation, and translating user needs into practical improvements, this could be a great opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to our digital journey.

The Role & Your Impact

As part of the team, you will help develop and improve digital solutions that support our colleagues across Formulation Development. You will combine hands-on programming with user interaction and data exploration, giving you the opportunity to influence how our digital tools evolve.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining Python-based digital tools that make everyday work in the department more efficient.
• Gathering user feedback and translating it into practical improvements to our digital tools.
• Creating intuitive and consistent user experiences across our applications.
• Improving data flows and exploring new ways to create value from our data.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for a student who is currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

To succeed in the role, you:

• Have hands-on experience developing applications in Python, including user interfaces and backend logic.
• Are familiar with Git, including branches, pull requests, repository organization, and issue management.
• Understand how to structure applications and reusable components to create maintainable and scalable code.
• Have experience structuring, modeling, and cleaning data.
• Have an interest in AI-assisted software development and agentic AI, for example using GitHub Copilot.
• Communicate well and enjoy collaborating with people from different professional backgrounds.
• Are self-driven, reliable, and team oriented.

We prefer candidates who will have at least one year remaining in their studies as of January 1.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Experience with Dash and SQL would be an advantage. We would also value experience with automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, JavaScript, Unix/Linux, Bash, or other programming languages. Experience or an interest in process simulation, biotechnology, formulation, or process development would also be beneficial.

What We Offer

You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team where digital technology, data, and science come together. The role gives you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while building practical experience with digital tools and technologies in an industrial biotechnology environment.

You will work alongside colleagues with different professional backgrounds and contribute to solutions that support both our daily work and innovative technology projects. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to further develop your programming, data, and collaboration skills.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

The role is based in Bagsværd, where you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the four departments within Formulation Development.

Application deadline

November 20, 2026

Contact details

For more information, please contact Paula Loman Cortes: [e-mail], or Anne Veller Friis Stissing: [e-mail].

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.