Are you a skilled laboratory technician with a passion for microbiology and GMP? Do you enjoy balancing hands-on lab work with structured administrative tasks? If you’re ready to contribute to work that truly matters, Novo Nordisk invites you to explore a career-defining opportunity in our Microbial Cell Bank team.
📍 Job Location: Bagsværd, Denmark
🕓 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
📅 Application Deadline: June 9, 2025
📞 Contact: Jesper Broberg Schou | jbgs@novonordisk.com | +45 30 97 94 00
🧫 About the Role: Where Every Dose Begins with You
At Novo Nordisk, all our biopharmaceutical production starts with a single, carefully preserved vial from the Microbial Cell Bank. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be at the foundation of global therapeutic innovation. Your responsibilities extend far beyond pipettes and petri dishes—this is a position where precision, structure, and team collaboration drive success.
🔧 Your Main Responsibilities
- Be present in the lab during cell bank production
- Maintain and manage cell bank inventory and documentation
- Conduct lab work with microbial cells (e.g., yeast, bacteria)
- Collaborate closely with scientists and team members on R&D activities
- Perform equipment maintenance and support lab functionality
- Ensure GMP-compliant documentation and data reporting
- Contribute actively to a small but dynamic team with both lab and office duties
- Participate in on-call or support arrangements as needed
This position offers a versatile, hybrid work environment, with substantial focus on administrative and logistical tasks outside the lab. It’s ideal for candidates who enjoy supportive roles that are critical to scientific excellence and production flow.
🧪 Qualifications: What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured, purpose-driven setting.
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background as laboratory technician, bioanalyst, or a related field
- Proven GMP laboratory experience
- Hands-on knowledge of microbial cells (yeast, bacteria, etc.)
- Strong documentation, protocol compliance, and administrative skills
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Self-organized, dependable, and highly team-oriented
If you love the lab but also enjoy planning, organizing, and enabling scientific progress from behind the scenes — this role is made for you.
🧬 About the Department: CMC API Development – Cell Bank Team
You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team in Bagsværd, closely aligned with our Hillerød cell bank unit (specializing in mammalian cells). The Microbial Cell Bank supports early-stage development and marketed products, ensuring the availability of high-quality cell banks for Novo Nordisk’s global production sites.
We value a supportive team culture, shared goals, and a strong sense of purpose. You won’t just be working in a lab—you’ll be part of something bigger.
🌍 Why Work at Novo Nordisk?
At Novo Nordisk, your skills, commitment, and ambition help change the lives of millions. We offer:
- A chance to impact global health
- A culture of continuous learning and growth
- Inclusive work environments that value diversity
- Collaboration with industry-leading professionals
- Competitive compensation and career development pathways
We believe in being not just the best company in the world, but the best company for the world.
🤝 How to Apply|| ( Apply today )
To apply, simply submit your CV by June 9, 2025. No need to submit a separate cover letter—just include a few motivational lines in your CV.
Please do not include a photo, as we are committed to fair, unbiased recruitment.
🔗 Apply via the Novo Nordisk Careers Portal or reach out to:
Jesper Broberg Schou
📧 jbgs@novonordisk.com
📞 +45 30 97 94 00
✨ Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a role where your attention to detail, microbiological knowledge, and commitment to excellence directly contribute to life-saving medicines, this is your chance. At Novo Nordisk, you’re not just part of the process—you’re the beginning of it. and help shape the future of global health.
