Senior Research Associate

Interested in a career that matters?
Join a team of passionate scientists in applied research, where we explore enzyme and probiotic mode of action in animal feed. Our department of 12 colleagues combines advanced technologies with scientific curiosity to develop biosolutions that benefit farmers and pet owners globally.
You will become part of a collaborative and quality-driven team that works closely together to deliver impactful results and support Novonesis’ purpose of enabling better lives through biology.

The Role & Your Impact
As a Senior Lab Technician / Bioanalyst, you will play a key role in supporting research activities through advanced laboratory techniques and assay development. Your work will directly contribute to understanding biological mechanisms and advancing innovative biosolutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform tissue culture work to support functional assays, maintaining high laboratory standards and reproducibility
• Apply microbiology and molecular microbiology techniques to support functional assays and investigate biological mechanisms
• Develop and optimize functional and analytical assays
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, ensuring high-quality and reproducible data
• Conduct assays such as ELISA, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, and image-based quantification, as part of a broader analytical toolbox
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assays and laboratory workflows
• Support ongoing research activities and collaborate closely with team members

What You’ll Need to Be Successful
To succeed in this role, you bring strong technical expertise and the ability to work independently while ensuring high quality and reliability in laboratory work.

Must-haves:

• Relevant education as biotechnician, laboratory technician, bachelor in laboratory science or bioanalyst.
• Hands-on experience with tissue culture and assay development, including independent planning and execution of experiments
• Hands-on experience with several of the following analytical techniques (e.g., ELISA, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, microbiology, TEER), with the ability to adapt to and implement new methods as needed, including contributing to experimental design and optimization
• Strong IT skills and ability to operate advanced laboratory equipment, including experience with laboratory software and data analysis platforms; ability to work with data beyond basic Excel
• Professional proficiency in English (Danish is an advantage)

Additional Skills & Interests We Value
The following are not required but will strengthen your profile and contribution to the team:

• Ability to independently plan experiments, troubleshoot assays, and propose practical improvements to workflows
• Flexibility to balance assay development and routine tasks
• Willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Experience with molecular microbiology beyond basic techniques
• Experience with bacteriology and other microbiology beyond basic techniques
• Experience with 3D tissue culture systems (e.g., advanced cell culture models)
• Curiosity for new technologies and methods

What We Offer
At Novonesis, you will be part of an innovative and purpose-driven organization where collaboration and development are key.

• A collaborative and supportive research environment
• Opportunities to work with advanced technologies
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• A culture focused on teamwork, quality, and innovation
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable biological solutions

Ways of Working / Working Conditions
This role is based in Lyngby and involves hands-on laboratory work in a research environment.

• Full-time, on-site position
• Laboratory-based work with advanced equipment
• Standard working hours with potential flexibility as needed
• Work involves routine lab activities and standing during experiments
• Collaborative team environment within applied research

Relevant information
Application deadline: August 1, 2026. We will invite for interviews after the application deadline, so you can expect to hear from us after this date.
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Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

Location: Lyngby

Additional location:

• Hørsholm, Kogle Allé