(Senior) Analytical Chemist, Analytical Development - Lumsås
Lundbeck’s passion links to our purpose of advancing brain health and transforming lives so every person can be their best. By developing innovative treatments, we improve the lives of people living with brain diseases.
Do you have an analytical chemistry background within small molecules, or do you have the ambition to develop these competences in a relative short timeframe? Then you might be our new Analytical Chemist/Senior Analytical Chemist.
Your new role
- You will be involved in analytical method development for our new chemical entries.
- You will take part in the support to our chemical production e.g. by in-process control analysis and you will perform QC tasks when working with release analysis of starting materials, intermediates, and raw materials.
- You will also contribute to other tasks such as qualification of equipment, writing Standard Operating Procedures, working instructions, analytical procedures, documenting deviations as well as development and maintenance of other systems.
- You will collaborate with highly skilled technicians working with a large range of different analytical techniques (UHPLC; HPLC, GC, KF etc.).
- Participate in cross-organizational teams and project activities.
Your future team
- Analytical Development (AD) is part of the Chemical & Pharmaceutical Development (C&PD) organization. C&PD is a division responsible for the CMC development and innovation within new drug candidates based on chemically synthesized molecules.
- The department consists of 24 people equally divided between technicians and scientists.
- The department has facilities in Valby and in Lumsås where we have this open job opportunity.
- In Lumsås we are a team of two analytical chemists and two analytical technicians. As our new colleague, you will fill one of the positions as analytical chemist.
- The main responsibility of AD, Lumsås is to give analytical support to the manufacture of Lundbeck’s pipeline of small molecule API’s for use in clinical trials etc.
What you bring to the team
Our preferred candidate has the following personal and professional qualifications:
- MSc within chemistry, pharmaceutical science, engineering, or another relevant scientific background.
- Scientific skills in analytical development within small molecules and general knowledge of organic chemistry.
- Experience with UHPLC, HPLC, GC or other relevant analytical techniques.
- Preferably, practical experience working under GMP or similar quality systems, and the ability to work in a structured way.
- A motivated approach and a collaborative attitude, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in spoken and written Danish and English.
Our promise to you
Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.
We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.
Apply now
Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!
Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.
If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Director of Analytical Development Vibeke Jessen on [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Applications must be received by August 24, 2025.
Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).
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