Senior Research Associate

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points 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.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Senior Laboratory Technician
Do you want to find biological solutions that help create a better and more sustainable world? And do you want to help establish new business areas that can pave the way for a brighter future?

Our Animal In Vitro Research department at Novonesis is looking for a committed and skilled senior laboratory technician with a passion for assays, method development, screening of enzymes, probiotics, automation and digitalization. Naturally you will also need a strong personal drive, curiosity and collaboration in a changing environment.

Welcome to Animal Biosolutions Applied Research
As part of Animal Biosolutions Applied Research, Animal In Vitro Research focuses on product development and innovation that is based on scientific understanding of the mode of action, application and industry knowledge – all in close collaboration with core R&D, marketing and other stakeholders.
We believe that the best results are created in an informal atmosphere and an environment of honesty and mutual trust with plenty of room for humor, as well as personal and professional development.
Located across sites in Lyngby and Hørsholm, our team is represented by a diverse range of cultures, expert knowledge and professional expertise.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:
This role allows you to work on new product development and life-cycle management projects in close collaboration with research teams and marketing. You will develop assays for screening in applied conditions, test for feed additive activity in feed samples from various ongoing projects, and provide mode of action understanding, among other tasks. 
You are a strong team player who engages proactively, combines scientific excellence with creativity and teamwork, and work independently to explore, analyze and conclude on data. You stay curious, take responsibility and embrace changes as they come.

To succeed you must hold:

• Education as Lab technician (laborant) with +5 years’ experience

• Experience with assay development, screening and characterization of enzymes or/and probiotics is an advantage

• Experience with analyzing data sets, visualizing results (preferably JMP) and to be able to document and communicate the results

• Preferably expertise in automation and programming of liquid handlers 

• Desire to learn new things and take ownership for equipment, processes, planning of daily work, and coordination with team

• Strong communication skills, an open-minded positive attitude, and a desire to achieve results together with others

Location: Kogle Alle 6, Hørsholm
Application deadline: April 30, 2025
We will invite for interviews after the application deadline, so you can expect to hear from us soon after this date

Please note: Our internal recruitment system will be undergoing updates until April 30. If you apply between April 7 and April 23, please be aware that you will not receive an immediate confirmation of your application

Contact details: For more information, please contact Senior Department Manager Signe Eskildsen Larsen, [email protected]

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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