Associate Scientist - in vitro biological assays

Are you an enthusiastic and talented scientist with hands-on experience with cell-based in vitro assays and a passion for digitalization and automation? Would you like to be part of a diverse and innovative department contributing to the development of life-changing therapies? Then this may be a job for you. 

The position
As an Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for developing tailormade biological in vitro assays and generating high-quality data using various techniques to guide the selection of lead compounds in our research projects under the guidance of senior scientists. 

Your daily work and responsibilities will include:

We expect that you proactively identify and resolve experimental issues and that you take an interest in identifying, implementing, and optimizing new technologies and workflows including employment of automation (e.g. liquid handlers) and efficient data handling methodologies. 

The working environment is dynamic and innovative and involves interactions with colleagues from research sites in Denmark, US, UK and China, an excellent opportunity to establish a strong global scientific network.

Qualifications
To thrive in this position, we envisage that you have:

Flair for IT and programming (e.g. Python) is also a plus. Drug discovery and development experience from the pharmaceutical industry/biotech will also be considered an advantage.

As a person you are proactive and engaged with a positive attitude to new ideas, people and challenges. You can perform tasks independently and use your creativity to find solutions to scientific challenges. Since work takes place in project groups, you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in teams. You have a flexible mindset and find value in knowledge sharing with other colleagues. 

About the Department
The Centre for Functional Assays & Screening (CFAS) is part of Global Research Technologies at Novo Nordisk located in Måløv, Denmark. 

We specialise in the design and execution of a variety of biologically relevant medium- and high-throughput screening assays with a strong focus on automation and digitalisation. As part of a matrix organisation, we deliver high quality in vitro data to support the identification, optimisation and characterisation of drug candidates across multiple projects to progress our projects portfolio in close collaboration through synergistic cross-organisational collaborations.

CFAS consists of three sub-departments and currently consists of 16 scientists, four associate scientists, 15 technicians and two students. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team exploring and identifying new treatment options for diabetes, obesity and other serious chronic diseases.