(Senior) Laboratory Technician – Assay & Lab Automation (2-year contract) at Novonesis

Lyngby, North Denmark Region, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assay Development, Laboratory Automation, Liquid Handlers, Enzymatic Assays, Protein Quantification, Hamilton Liquid Handlers, Gallery Analyzer Instruments, Venus Software, Data Manipulation, Excel, Python, Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, Benchling, Teamwork, Communication, Method Development

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Interested in a career that matters? Join us as our new (Senior) Laboratory Technician Are you ready for a role that lets you use both your experimental laboratory and communication skills? Do you have a passion for assays and laboratory automation and want to participate in the development of biological solutions for a more sustainable world? If so, you could be our new colleague in the Production Strain Automation & Analytics department within the Production Strain Technology (PST) area in R&D. As a Laboratory Technician (laborant), you will be part of an enabler team that delivers analytical results, develops new assays on liquid handlers, and supports the training of new users in the Production Strain Technology laboratories in Bagsværd. Welcome to Production Strain Technology in Enzyme, Protein, and Strain Engineering Research In Enzyme, Protein and Strain Engineering Research, we engineer industrial microbes to bring biological solutions to our customers' toughest challenges in areas such as biofuels, agriculture, and food & beverage. Using state-of-the-art genetic engineering and fermentation technologies, we develop high-performing production strains for industrial biotechnology. You will join the Automation & Analytics team in the Production Strain Automation & Analytics department within the Production Strain Technology area. Here, we develop and operate laboratory automation solutions used to build, test, and understand the performance of bacterial and fungal production strains across low-, medium-, and high-throughput workflows. The department consists of 8 scientists and 7 laboratory technicians located in Bagsværd and Lyngby. In this role, you will join a high-functioning, fast-paced team of two experienced lab technicians and one scientist. In this role you’ll make an impact by: Ensuring rapid, high-quality data delivery by evaluating strain and process performance through the daily operation of analytical platforms, including Hamilton liquid handlers and Gallery analyzer instruments. Developing new enzymatic assays and implementing them on automated liquid handler platforms. Supporting and training users of automated assay systems in the Production Strain Technology laboratories. Working closely with scientists and technicians to operate and continuously improve automated analytical workflows. Laboratory technicians work in a highly collaborative environment where team members share tasks and continuously learn new techniques through training and knowledge sharing. There is strong emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and supporting each other to deliver high-quality results while maintaining balanced workloads and a positive working environment. To succeed you must hold: an education as research associate (laborant), or a relevant BSc-level education experience with running screening and analytical methods such as enzymatic assays and protein quantification experience working with automated liquid handlers – preferably Hamilton liquid handlers (Venus software) and Gallery analyzer instruments experience with basic data manipulation tools (Excel, Python) and documenting work in electronic laboratory notebooks (Benchling or similar) the ability to work as a team player with a collaborative mindset while also working independently with a high degree of transparency the ability to thrive with both routine analyses and the development of new methods the ability to work comfortably in a multicultural environment where English is the common language Application deadline: 6th of April 2026. We will invite for interviews after the application deadline, so you can expect to hear from us soon after this date. Contact details: If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Senior Department Manager Dominique Aubert Skovlund at dau@novonesis.com. 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring rapid, high-quality data delivery by operating analytical platforms like Hamilton liquid handlers and Gallery analyzers, and developing and implementing new enzymatic assays on automated liquid handler platforms. Additionally, the technician will support and train users of automated assay systems within the Production Strain Technology laboratories.