Research Associate (laborant) for Bacterial Strain Development, 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 technician (laborant)
We are looking for a new dedicated colleague to join our Bacterial Strain Development team anchored in Production Strain Technology (PST). As our new technician, you will be part of an agile team, collaborating across disciplines within molecular biology, enzyme assays, automation, and small-scale fermentation. You and your team will deliver new enzyme-producing strains using a combination of manual and automated workflows.

Welcome to Production Strain Technology in Enzyme, Protein & Strain Engineering, R&D
In PST we develop and use state-of-the-art expression technology to make high-yielding production strains in microbial hosts. PST consists of six departments that are divided into cross-disciplinary agile teams, and we collaborate closely with strain engineering colleagues globally and with e.g., Molecular Discovery and our Fermentation Pilot Plant. PST is part of Enzyme, Protein & Strain Engineering in R&D.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Constructing and verifying new bacterial production strains, using standard molecular biology methods such as PCR, cloning, transformation, colony picking and isolation, and nanopore sequencing.
• Performing initial testing of clones via micro-scale fermentation, SDS-PAGE, enzyme assays etc.
• Using automated liquid handling for above mentioned procedures.
• Using digital solutions (such as Benchling) to design and register expression constructs.
• Using simple python scripts to generate input files for automated equipment and data tracking.

Potentially relevant experience:
Hold a relevant education as research associate (laborant), technician or BSc in molecular biology, biotechnology or biochemistry. Ideally, you match several of the bullet points below

• Experience with molecular biology tools for Bacillus or other industrially relevant prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• Prior experience working with automated liquid handlers is a plus.
• Take initiative and show responsibility for delivering high-quality work.
• Be able to work in a team as well as independently, with a high degree of transparency.
• Have a positive and social mindset, with a good sense of humor.
• Comfortable with speaking & writing in English.
• (Optional) interest in becoming a safety steward as we think #safetyfirst

Application deadline: February 21st, 2025.

We will review applications and interview candidates continuously so do not hesitate to submit your applications at your earliest convenience.

Contact details: For more information, please contact Senior Department Manager Kenneth Jensen at [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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Location: Bagsværd