(For english version see below)

Vi søger en ny Laborant/Senior Laborant til afdelingen Translational Pharmacology, som bliver en del af et team på 17 personer bestående af laboranter, forskere, dyreteknikere og studentermedhjælpere. Vi har vores egen dyrestald og laboratorier til efterfølgende analyser, og i vores daglige arbejde med dyrene lægger vi stor vægt på 3R, så vi sikrer en høj etisk standard.

Jobprofil

I jobbet som Laborant/Senior Laborant i Translational Pharmacology vil du være ansvarlig for planlægning, koordinering og gennemførelse af in vivo / ex vivo farmakologiske eksperimenter som bidrag til vores prækliniske forskningsprojekter. Det er en fordel, at du kan så mange af de nedenstående teknikker som muligt, uden at det er et krav at du kan alt der er nævnt. En erfaren laborant foretrækkes, men nyuddannede kandidater kan også ansøge. Ansvarsområderne omfatter:

• Gennemførelse af in vivo-undersøgelser af høj kvalitet i gnavere, herunder bidrag til protokoller, planlægning, udførelse og dokumentation.
• Udførelse af grundlæggende kirurgi hos gnavere, herunder anæstesi og analgesi.
• Prøvetagning og håndtering af blod- og vævsprøver af høj kvalitet.
• Administration af teststoffer (i.v., s.c., i.p. i.m., p.o.).
• Overholdelse af forsøgsdyrslovgivningen og yderligere 3R-initiativer i de daglige aktiviteter.
• Gennemførelse af forskellige ex vivo-teknikker (f.eks. arbejde med primære celler og deres dyrkning, cellelinjer, organoider og biomarkøranalyse ved flowcytometri, ELISA-baserede assays, COBAS eller andre relevante metoder.
• Grundlæggende færdigheder inden for histologi (fiksering, indstøbning, farvning etc.) vil være en fordel.
• Drift og vedligeholdelse af laboratorieudstyr i vores in vivo / ex vivo analyselaboratorium.
• Aktivt bidrag til metodeudvikling og forbedringer af procedurer.
• Godt samarbejde både indenfor og på tværs af afdelinger for at sikre høj hastighed og kvalitet i projektarbejdet.

Personlige kvalifikationer

Den rigtige kandidat er åben og positiv og tager proaktivt ansvar for opgaverne. Det er desuden vigtigt at du er:

• God til at samarbejde, og samtidigt kan arbejde selvstændigt.
• Ægte interesse for in vivo / ex vivo translational research.
• Villig til at hjælpe, hvor det er nødvendigt i teamet.
• Villig til at gå en ekstra mil, når det er nødvendigt for at komme i mål med opgaven.
• Komfortabel med mundtlig og skriftlig engelsk (virksomhedssprog er engelsk).

Hvad vi tilbyder

Vores medarbejdere er grundlaget for vores succes, så vi ønsker at kunne tiltrække og fastholde medarbejdere med stor erfaring og talent. Vi har en unik kultur, præget af fremragende teamwork og stærkt engagement på tværs af organisationen.

Vores arbejdsmiljø er kendetegnet ved et stærkt innovativt og tværfagligt teamwork med plads til individuel præstation og udvikling. Vi har en uformel men respektfuld omgangsform med høj arbejdsetik og engagement iblandet hyggelig humor.

Vi tilbyder en samlet lønpakke, der inkluderer grundløn, pension, bonus og et attraktivt medarbejderaktieprogram. Vi bekymrer os om vores medarbejderes trivsel og tilbyder sundhedsforsikring, brug af massage, fitness og en række sociale klubber og aktiviteter. Hvis du vil vide mere om at arbejde på Zealand Pharma, kan du besøge www.zealandpharma.com.

Ansøgning

Din ansøgning skal være modtaget senest søndag d. 5. maj, 2024. Ansøgningerne vil blive gennemgået efterhånden som de kommer ind, og interviews planlagt løbende. For yderligere information kontakt Senior Director Erik Max Wulff på +45 5060 3746 eller ewulff@zealandpharma.com

English version

Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician

In a biotech company bonding to discover, design and develop innovative peptide-based medicines.

We are looking for a new Laboratory Assistant/Senior Laboratory Assistant for the Translational Pharmacology department, who will be part of a team of 17 people consisting of laboratory technicians, researchers, animal technicians and student assistants. We have our own animal barn and laboratories for subsequent analyses, and in our daily work with the animals we place great emphasis on 3R, so that we ensure a high ethical standard.

Job profile

In the job as Laboratory Assistant/Senior Laboratory Assistant in Translational Pharmacology, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and carrying out in vivo / ex vivo pharmacological experiments as a contribution to our preclinical research projects. It is an advantage that you know as many of the techniques below as possible, without it being a requirement that you know everything that is mentioned. An experienced laboratory assistant is preferred, but newly qualified candidates can also apply. The areas of responsibility include:

• Conducting high-quality in vivo studies in rodents, including contributing to protocols, planning, execution and documentation.
• Performing basic surgery in rodents, including anesthesia and analgesia.
• Sampling and handling of high-quality blood and tissue samples.
• Administration of test compounds (i.v., s.c., i.p. i.m., p.o.).
• Compliance with Animal Welfare Regulations and additional 3R initiatives in daily activities.
• Implementation of various ex vivo techniques (e.g. work with primary cells and their cultivation, cell lines, organoids and biomarker analysis by flow cytometry, ELISA-based assays, COBAS or other relevant methods.
• Basic skills in histology (fixation, embedding, staining, etc.) will be an advantage.
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment in our in vivo / ex vivo analysis laboratory.
• Active contribution to method development and improvements to procedures.
• Good cooperation both within and across departments to ensure high speed and quality in project work.

Personal qualifications

The right candidate is open and positive and takes proactive responsibility for tasks. It is also important that you are:

• Good at collaborating, and at the same time can work independently.
• Genuine interest in in vivo / ex vivo translational research.
• Willing to help where needed in the team.
• Willing to go the extra mile when necessary to get the job done.
• Comfortable with spoken and written English (business language is English).

What we offer

Our employees are fundamental to our success, and we continue to be able to attract and retain people with vast experience and talent. We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization.

Our work environment is characterized by strong cross-functional teamwork, room for individual performance and development, informality and respect, high work-ethics and engagement, and fun.

At Zealand, we understand the value of a diverse workforce. As an employee, you will be part of an innovative, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural working environment.

We offer a combined compensation package which includes a base salary, pension, bonus, and an attractive employee share program. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer health insurance, use of massage, fitness, and a range of social clubs and activities. To find out more about working at Zealand, visit www.zealandpharma.com.

Application

An experienced Laboratory Technician is preferred but newly educated candidates can also apply. Applications can be submitted in Danish or English. Please apply no later than May 5, 2024. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. For further information, please contact Senior Director Erik Max Wulff at +45 5060 3746 or ewulff@zealandpharma.com

About Zealand Pharma A/S

Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals bonding is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn or Twitter @ZealandPharma.