Research Associate (laborant), Production Strain Automation and Analytics, Bagsværd

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 Laboratory Technician (laborant) for Production Strain Automation and Analytics and be part of a cross-disciplinary, dynamic, and dedicated team!
You will be part of a department composed of 15 scientists and lab technicians located in Bagsværd and Lyngby. Our task is to support our colleagues implement automated analysis methods, enzymatic and non-enzymatic assays on our fleet of "liquid handlers" (Hamilton) and other laboratory robots. We also develop methods for HTP screening of strain and enzyme in MTP or droplets format and securing the scalability of the results to larger scale fermentation up to production.

In this role, you will work in an international environment with a great passion for thinking creatively, following projects through to completion, and finding new, innovative solutions. We offer a challenging and exciting position with a lot of responsibility and the freedom to plan and conduct experiments.

Welcome to Production Strain Automation and Analytics in the area of Production Strain Technology (PST), R&D
In PST we develop and use state-of-the-art expression technology to make high-yielding production strains in microbial hosts (Bacteria, fungi primarily). PST consists of 6 departments that are divided into cross-disciplinary agile teams, and we collaborate closely with colleagues globally. PST is part of Enzyme, Protein & Strain Engineering in R&D.

In this role you’ll make an impact by being part of a team involved in:

• Developing & executing automated assay protocols for high-throughput construction and screening of recombinant strains.
• Supporting actively the development of automated methods and their implementation to screen for high performance production strains.
• Keeping our fleet of liquid handlers and other laboratory robotics maintained and troubleshooting problems.
• Using laboratory data information systems (e.g. Benchling or others) to capture and track lab processes and experimental data
• Using and writing methods for automated capture, processing, and analysis of laboratory datasets.
• Work within an agile team to support multiple research projects.
• Connect with and co-develop methods with other Novonesis lab automation experts around the globe and share best practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of results to internal or external customers.

You will be a good match for this role if you have

• An education as a lab technician or equivalent.
• Interest and preferably hands-on experience with enzymatic and non-enzymatic assays, laboratory automation, HTP or uHTP screening
• An innovative and curious approach to your work.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Good IT skills (Office package).
• Basic understanding of statistics.
• Analytical skills in data processing and development of new methods.
• Willingness to work in collaboration with many stakeholders and teams and take initiatives.
• A proactive and optimistic personality.

Location: The primary location for this job is our site in Bagsværd, Denmark, with occasional projects in Lyngby, Denmark.

Application deadline: 1st March 2025
Contact details: For more information, please contact Sr. Department Manager Dominique Skovlund, [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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Location: Bagsværd

Additional location:

• Lyngby