Laboratory Technician, Biophysics & Injectable Formulation (one-year fixed term contract)

Location:

Måløv – Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training, Electronics

Job ID:

132754470

Posted On: 

08 March 2026

We are seeking a talented and motivated colleague to join our Biophysics and Injectable Formulation team, to cover a parental leave. Someone who shares our ambition to develop the next generation of pharmaceuticals.  

Your new role

In this lab-based role, you will work with a wide variety of state-of-the-art biophysical characterisation methods to determine protein stability. You will prepare liquid peptide formulations and bring scientific study plans to life through precise, high-quality experimental work.

About the department

The Biophysics and Injectable Formulation research area consists of three departments that share biophysical characterisation of biomolecules and injectable formulation development as core tasks. We house a broad portfolio of state-of-the-art biophysical instrumentation and automation. We are part of the Drug Product Research unit that is overall responsible for early injectable and oral formulation development and analyses of peptides, proteins, and new modalities across the entire Novo Nordisk research portfolio.

Your tasks will include:

-Preparing liquid peptide formulations and characterising them using light scattering, chromatography, SAXS and other advanced methods
-Conducting experiments based on study plans developed with scientists in the department
-Performing initial data processing of results
 

Your skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician who takes pride in delivering excellent results and thrives in a collaborative laboratory environment. You’ll bring with you:

-Education as a laboratory technician
-Hands-on experience within either biophysics or injectable formulation development of pharmaceuticals.
-Work experience within Pharma R&D is considered an advantage
-Experience in small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is considered an advantage.
 

As a person, you are dedicated, engaged, take initiative, and work independently while at the same time being a team player and willing to learn new methods and processes. You work diligently, are well organised, can communicate in English and take a pride in delivering the best results within agreed timelines.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you are not just starting a job – you are becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Contact

For further information please contact Lasse Stach at # Please send your application in English. 

Deadline

18 March 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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