Student Assistant for API M1 Maintenance

Are you passionate about technology and eager to learn more about pharmaceutic production while gaining hands-on experience? And are you currently enrolled in a university or bachelor's programme? Then this might be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for two new dedicated Student Assistants to support our production activities in API M1 Maintenance in Kalundborg. One will join our team in Black Utility, and one will our team in Maintenance Development.

Your new role

As our new Student Assistants, you will support your colleagues and the management team with a wide range of tasks such as:

• Support production activities with moderate complexity.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.
• Balance work responsibilities with academic commitments.

The position is one day per week.

Your new department

In M1 Black Utility, our team includes 12 highly motivated people (primarily marine engineers and skilled workers) with broad expertise, that ensures a stable and reliable delivery of Black Utilities to the entire factory. We spend a lot of time on shop floor support, building relations and making sure that we fully understand the process and equipment that constitute the backbone of our production. Whenever technical issues arise – and preferably before – we facilitate the problem solving and the development of corrective and preventive measures that will allow the production to continue.

In M1 Maintenance Development, our team includes 10 highly motivated people (primarily marine engineers and skilled workers) with broad expertise, that handle all the technical support needs of both the line and the maintenance department. We spend a lot of time on shop floor support, building relations and making sure that we fully understand the process and equipment that constitute the backbone of our production. Whenever technical issues arise – and preferably before – we facilitate the problem solving and the development of corrective and preventive measures that will allow the production to continue.

Your skills & qualifications

We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

• You are currently enrolled in a university or bachelor's programme such as maskinmester, engineer or similar field.
• You have a basic technical understanding and an interest in learning more.
• It is an advantage if you are familiar with production activities or related tasks.
• You are proficient in English.

As a person you work effectively within a team, contributing to shared goals and fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment. You are capable of identifying challenges in production activities and proposing practical solutions, demonstrating critical thinking and initiative. You display a strong willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, both in academic studies and on-the-job training, to enhance personal and professional growth.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, please contact Chris Dalgaard, Associate Manager, on or

Deadline

8th of December 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 will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.