Research Scientist

Category:

Manufacturing

Do you have a passion for science and a drive to make a real-world impact? We are on the lookout for an innovative and enthusiastic Research Scientist for our growing Research team in R&D at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech (NNPR) in Køge, Denmark. So, if you envision being part of the journey expanding our existing product portfolio to include innovative resins for purification and other applications, you might be the right match

Apply today and take the next steps of what will be a life-changing career

The position

As a Research Scientist you’ll be diving headfirst into exciting R&D initiatives, taking projects from concept to completion. Your mission will focus on upscaling laboratory processes to production scale, including the setup of pilot-scale facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to the development of next-generation materials.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones.
- Lead efforts to scale up laboratory processes to production scale, addressing any challenges that arise during the transition.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to ensure project success.
- Prepare technical reports, and presentations, to showcase your research findings.
- Characterize properties using advanced techniques like spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, light scattering and thermal analysis.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related field. Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experiences:

- Effective collaborator with excellent communication and project management skills, capable of working seamlessly with cross-functional teams such as R&D, production, and quality assurance
- Proven experience in a laboratory setting with practical, hands-on assignments is essential.
- A background in experimental organic chemistry is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated experience in scaling up processes from laboratory to production scale.
- Experience in setting up and optimizing pilot-scale facilities.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

On a personal level, you have a genuine enthusiasm for scientific research and development, you are a lively and dynamic team player, always full of energy and enthusiasm. You stay focused and detail-oriented, pushing projects forward with a positive, can-do attitude. You thrive on working together, valuing teamwork and sharing knowledge, and believe the best solutions come from our combined efforts. Your open and honest approach, along with your passion, inspires those around you, making you a motivating force in the team.

About the department

As scientist in R&D Research you will be part of the innovation of new products. The department consist of 16 highly motivated and skilled scientists and laboratory technicians, divided into two teams. Our research team is dedicated to pioneering and advancing products specifically designed for affinity resin applications. We work closely with the R&D Manufacturing Development teams and the New Product Marketing team as well as several close collaborators at Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech

Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S has 450+ employees and is 100% owned by Novo Nordisk A/S. The ability of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S to produce and deliver quality products to the pharmaceutical industry, combined with our complete range of services within regulatory requirements, makes us a preferred supplier to many global pharmaceutical companies. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is a fast-growing company that generates many exciting projects and excellent development opportunities.

At Novo Nordisk Pharmatech we to aspire to be a part of the best company in 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 the communities we operate in.

Contact

For further information, please contact manager Peter Lund Hammershøj (+45 31970239)

Deadline

16 February 2025

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.