Laboratory Manager

1 month ago

København, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time
Laboratory Manager - Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for coordinating and handling a broad spectrum of laboratory-related tasks to ensure optimal use of research facilities, safety, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. You will interact closely with Group Leaders, Laboratory Technicians and laboratory users to coordinate activities relating to the laboratories. Together with your colleagues in CBMR’s lab management team, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization. Starting date is as soon as possible.

Your tasks will include:

  • Introduce, instruct, and train new laboratory users (Good Laboratory Practices, safety and other required practices)
  • Ensure efficient organization and use of laboratory space and equipment
  • Ensure compliance with safety laws and legal standards
  • Organize and assist in procurement, installation, and maintenance of equipment, and in the planning of laboratory renovations
  • Handle day-to-day procurement of consumables and invoices
  • Identify and implement optimal laboratory management solutions including electronic booking systems, ELN, equipment and inventory databases, etc.
  • Actively contribute to the Center’s effort to make the laboratories more sustainable through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF).
  • Coordinate, build, and improve common laboratory tasks and workflows
  • Ensure a good working environment in the laboratory

About CBMR
Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in cardiometabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge towards new prevention and treatment strategies.

The Center has around 260 employees, spread across 21 research groups and 5 technology platforms, who work in a vibrant international research environment with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Center’s research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about CBMR at

Minimum Requirements:

  • Educational background as either a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician, or an MSc within biology, biochemistry or similar
  • 5+ years of experience with laboratory work
  • Solid experience in setting up, optimizing, and organizing laboratory facilities
  • Experience with administrative aspects of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and occupational health and safety regulations
  • Good IT skills – especially within the use of Microsoft Office 365 programs
  • Pro-active, solution-oriented and able to handle many different tasks at the same time
  • The ability to work structured and organized and to prioritize own tasks
  • Excellent collaboration skills and good at communicating clearly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Danish
  • Has knowledge of LEAF
  • Experience in the setup and maintenance of ELNs is a plus
  • A team player with a service-minded “can-do” attitude
  • Positive and open-minded

We offer:

  • A position in a well-functioning and dedicated team of Lab managers
  • An attractive and versatile job with a diverse portfolio of tasks
  • Daily contact with researchers and students in a dynamic, international research environment
  • Committed colleagues who value teamwork and professionalism and, at the same time, enjoy a fruitful social work environment
  • Excellent state-of-the-art laboratories and offices in the Maersk Tower
  • A centrally located workplace with free parking in the basement

Terms of salary and employment:
Your employment will be at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen. The position is a full-time (37 hours per week) and permanent position and is open for appointment as soon as possible.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) if the candidate has a background as a MSc. Depending on experience and qualifications, the employment will be as either Academic Research Officer or Research Consultant.
If the candidate has a background as a Laboratory Technician, employment will be in accordance with The Collective Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Organisations of Public Employees – governmental institutions (the OAO-S collective agreement) and the Professional Agreement for clerical employees, laboratory technicians and its officers in the state. Dansk Laborantforening (Salary Group 5) or The Circular between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Danske Bioanalytikere (LC/CO10), if the candidate has a background as a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist.

Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Questions:
For further information regarding the position please contact Head of Research Facilities and Operations Rebecca Hinrichsen Jeberg at For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at

Application:
Please submit your application in Danish or English by clicking "Apply now" below. The application should consist of the following:

  • Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
  • Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
  • Copy of relevant certificates/diplomas

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Department/Location: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research University of Copenhagen

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Laboratory Manager

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Eupry Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager to oversee our accredited calibration laboratory. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the lab, ensuring compliance with procedures and quality manuals, and leading the lab team. This role includes the technical leadership of the laboratory and maintaining high...

  • Laboratory Manager

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark The HubDanske Bank Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager to oversee our accredited calibration laboratory. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the lab, ensuring compliance with procedures and quality manuals, and leading the lab team. This role includes the technical leadership of the laboratory and maintaining high...

  • Research Scientist

    4 weeks ago

    København, Denmark Blackswansexist Full time

    Tip a friend Research Scientist, In Vivo, Laboratory Work We are seeking a dedicated Research Scientist with full certifications and licenses to work with mice and rats . This requirement is essential for this role, as in vivo studies will constitute a significant portion of the responsibilities. Additionally, the position involves a variety of general...

  • Biomedical laboratory scientist

    1 week ago

    København, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    The University uses third-party technologies to register user behaviour on the website (statistics) to keep improving our service. The University also uses third-party technologies to promote degree programmes, courses, conferences and exhibitions on websites and social media to show you the most relevant offers. Biomedical laboratory scientist...

  • Experienced Trade Marketing Manager

    3 weeks ago

    København, Denmark Pierre Fabre group Full time

    Experienced Trade Marketing Manager Apply locations Denmark - Copenhagen time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR107455 Who we are? Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in...

  • 24I/KBHV - Sales Executive

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Randox Laboratories Full time

    At Randox Laboratories, we are currently seeking a commercially minded individual to join our Sales team. This role involves promoting our clinical products such as: Reagents, Chemistry Analysers, External Quality Control (used by over 85,000 Laboratories) to new customers and managing existing client relationships via distributor within the Copenhagen...

  • System Manager, Digital Systems Management, Veeva Quality

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...

  • Student worker at Amgen Research Copenhagen

    4 weeks ago

    København, Denmark Amgen SA Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will...

  • Senior Digital Product Owner, CMC, R&D Digital Products

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment. Our people are caring, candid, and impact-driven, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly unique, determined to be...

  • Account Manager

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark IT Minds Full time

    Klinisk flowcytometri er et nyt forretningsområde for Sysmex i Norden. Vi har således brug for yderligere kompetencer og ressourcer til at igangsætte salget af helt nyt udstyr, reagenser og antistoffer fra Sysmex. Det er en spændende mulighed for en stærk salgspersonlighed, som har stor erfaring med klinisk flowcytometri fra hospitalslaboratorier. Det...

  • Analytical Chemist

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark The HubDanske Bank Full time

    Nordetect is on a mission to improve the way chemicals are used in the food chain. We are a DeepTech company that produces Lab-on-a-chip devices and SaaS products for environmental and agricultural testing. Our products enable farm managers, greenhouse growers, and vertical farmers to reduce risk and ensure richer harvests by leveraging data that is easy to...

  • Manager, Facilities Operations

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...

  • Associate Director, Diagnostics Genmab On-site Princeton

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark MeetFrank Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...

  • System Compliance Manager, Digital Systems Management, Veeva Vaults

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...

  • (Senior) System Manager, Regulatory Systems Management, Veeva RIM

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...

  • Senior CMC Project Manager

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science,...

  • Sr. Associate/Manager, Clinical Trial Disclosure

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab AS Full time

    Sr. Associate/Manager, Clinical Trial Disclosure & Transparency Sr. Associate/Manager, Clinical Trial Disclosure & Transparency Location : This role can be based in Copenhagen, Denmark (DK), or Utrecht, Netherlands (NL), and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Role Overview As a Sr. Associate/Manager in the Clinical Trial Disclosure & Transparency team, you...

  • Nordic Brand Manager, Avène

    2 weeks ago

    København, Denmark Pierre Fabre group Full time

    Nordic Brand Manager, Avène & Cross Brand Apply locations Denmark - Copenhagen Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 5, 2025 (27 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR107668 Who we are? Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical...

  • Senior Digital Product Owner, CMC, R&D Digital Products

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab AS Full time

    The Genmab Vacancy Website is hosted by our Global HR System vendor, Workday. If you have any questions related to the hosting of this site please contact us at Senior Digital Product Owner, CMC, R&D Digital Products At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change...

  • Clinical Drug Supply Manager

    3 months ago

    København, Denmark Genmab Full time

    At Genmab, we’re committed to building extraordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being...