Laboratory Technician for Mammalian Expression Engineering (Denmark, Måløv)

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Måløv, Denmark

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Research

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We are currently expanding our research within our core and new therapeutic areas. As a re-sult, we are seeking a highly skilled laboratory technician with expertise in mammalian protein expression to support our discovery pipeline. If you thrive in an international scientific envi-ronment that values empowerment, employee well-being, and data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply today and join Novo Nordisk in our mission to improve lives through innovative pharmaceutical solutions.

The position
As a Laboratory Technician in Mammalian Expression Engineering, you will collaborate closely with other skilled laboratory technicians within the department to ensure efficient execution of major workflows utilizing mammalian cells for protein expression. You will also be responsible for executing experiments planned in collaboration with skilled scientists and for data handling and documentation of the experiments.

Your main responsibilities are summarized as follows:
• Cultivation of mammalian suspension cell lines including transient transfection and harvest.
• Preparation and analysis of DNA for transfection.
• Analysis of protein samples using techniques such as SDS-page and Bio-Layer Interfer-ometry.
• Data handling and documentation of experiments.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in the role you should have:
• An education as Laboratory technician or equivalent.
• Thorough hands-on experience with cultivation of mammalian suspension cells and transient protein production, including standard molecular biology methods
• Experience with pool generation, batch and fed-batch cultivation.
• Experience with or interest in automation using liquid handlers.
• Knowledge within cell line development is beneficial.

As a person, you:
• Enjoy spending a significant amount of your workday in the laboratory contributing to acceleration of our research projects.
• Are a strong team player with a positive attitude, who displays excellent collaboration and communication skills and enjoys being part of a larger group working together to solve the everyday challenges of the department.
• Are flexible and can easily adapt in an often changing and dynamic research environ-ment.

About the department
The Mammalian Expression Engineering department is part of the Expression Engineering Re-search area, which is comprised of three departments focus on both microbial and mammalian expression technologies. Together, these departments are responsible for recombinant pro-tein engineering and expression, strain development and cell line development. Our broad range of capabilities allows us to tackle complex research challenges and develop innovative solutions in the field of protein expression and engineering.

The Expression Engineering Research area is part of the Recombinant Drug Research area, where we collaborate across the full research value chain to discover and advance innovative recombinant protein and peptide therapeutic candidates. RDR maintains a vibrant scientific culture and seamlessly connects broad competences across multidisciplinary teams that are motivated by revolutionizing development of innovative therapies to treat a wide range of se-rious chronic diseases.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence, without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to devel-op, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact Christina Andersen at +45 30753960.

Deadline
31.12.2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.