Student Assistant - MSAT

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Hillerød; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Fitness access

Canteen

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark is seeking a Student Assistant to support daily laboratory operations in the MSAT Upstream and Downstream Labs. The role provides hands-on experience with cell culture and protein purification under supervision.

You will help with laboratory preparation, sample handling and documentation, while gaining practical exposure to bioprocess activities as part of a structured training program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program (e.g., biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science).
• Basic lab skills and safe handling practices.
• Interest in hands-on laboratory work and accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and raise concerns when unclear.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work both in a team and independently after training.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream and downstream laboratory operations and studies.
• Prepare tubing assemblies, feeds, media bottles, labels, buffers and materials.
• Assist with bioreactor and wave-bag activities including sampling and harvest support.
• Handle manufacturing cell-culture samples and related data.
• Prepare buffers and assist with downstream studies and buffer tests.
• Perform routine equipment checks and calibrations.
• Enter and maintain experimental data in approved systems like Excel, Statistica and MFCS.
• Maintain lab readiness with glassware washing and storage.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock monitoring, and shipment of equipment.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or related

Tools

Excel

Statistica

MFCS

Job description

Are you studying biotechnology, biochemistry or a related discipline and looking to put your knowledge into practice? We are looking for a Student Assistant to support daily laboratory operations and experimental activities in our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Upstream and Downstream Labs. You will contribute to laboratory preparation, sample handling and documentation while gaining hands‑on experience with cell culture and protein purification activities under appropriate training and supervision.

About The Department

The role is anchored in the MSAT Upstream and Downstream Labs, which are part of the Drug Substance MSAT department. DS MSAT provides scientific support for technology transfers and clinical and commercial processes within cell culture and protein purification. Our laboratories support this work through laboratory‑scale activities, studies and experimental data.

The role

You will support routine operations and laboratory studies across upstream and downstream activities. The position averages approximately 15 hours per week, with a schedule of one weekday each week and both Saturday and Sunday every third weekend. As a rule, each working day is eight hours. Evening work may be required, and afternoon/evening shifts may also be an option if you prefer to work at those times. Together with our other student assistants, you will also be expected to cover public holidays. Tasks will be assigned according to your training, and you will work independently only after documented training and within approved procedures and defined task limits.

Your tasks will include

• Prepare tubing assemblies, feed and media bottles, labels, buffers and other materials for upstream laboratory runs.
• Assist with bioreactor and wave‑bag activities, including sampling, harvest support, dismantling, cleaning and delivery of samples to QC or AD.
• Support handling of manufacturing cell‑culture samples and satellite activities, including feed and media collection, BioHT analysis and recording results.
• Prepare standard and study‑specific buffers and assist with downstream studies, such as buffer studies, resin retesting, intermediate hold‑time sampling and mixing studies.
• Perform routine equipment checks, pH and conductivity calibration, and cleaning‑in‑place of ÄKTA systems within your documented training.
• Collect, aliquot and pack samples from production.
• Enter and maintain experimental and sample data in approved systems, such as Excel, Statistica and MFCS, and support logbook management, scanning, archiving and organization of laboratory documentation.
• Help maintain laboratory readiness through glassware washing, cleaning, restocking, organization of freezers and cold rooms, and updates to chemical and waste records.
• Support purchasing, stock monitoring, receipt and shipment of equipment, and practical coordination with suppliers and external partners.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree programme, for example biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or a related discipline. You have a basic understanding of laboratory work and safe handling practices. Previous experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or process‑development laboratory is an advantage, but not a requirement.

You are interested in hands‑on laboratory work and understand that careful preparation, accurate documentation and good housekeeping are essential to reliable experimental results.

You can follow written procedures and document your work accurately. You ask questions when instructions or conditions are unclear, pause work when needed, and promptly raise safety, quality, equipment or data‑integrity concerns with your supervisor.

You are reliable, organized and willing to learn. You enjoy working as part of a team and can carry out assigned tasks independently after training. You are comfortable contributing to both routine laboratory tasks and experimental activities.

You can communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Working at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

• We offer a competitive compensation package in a site/company growing rapidly.
• We also offer access to fitness and an attractive canteen.
• We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members.
• We strive to be the employer of choice and offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is an industry‑leading Biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations in Hillerød, Denmark, Teesside, UK, RTP, North Carolina and College Station, Texas, USA. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to enable impact for the world’s most innovative biotech and biopharma companies reimagining healthcare’s potential. We work across the entire lifecycle of our customers’ products – enabling success throughout. Every cure, vaccine, biologic, and advancement we contribute to starts with our people and our passion. We fuel one another’s passion, help accelerate progress, expand capabilities, strengthen innovation, and improve processes to improve lives.

Our Manufacturing site in Hillerød, Denmark, brings together a complete range of expertise, capabilities and technologies to manufacture advanced biologics. As we continue to enhance and expand our capabilities, we are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy – what we call Genki – to join our team.

We offer the chance to be part of a global workplace where passion, drive and commitment are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that everyone no matter their background or gender has an opportunity to develop. We take pride in enriching our communities, caring for our environment, and cultivating a world of opportunity for future generations.

We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark (FLBD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class.