Are you experienced with in vitro cell based assays? Are you eager to use your experimental skills and expertise in drug discovery research? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Gubra.  

Gubra is looking for a Laboratory Technician (laborant) to join our Molecular Pharmacology department to support our internal and partnered drug discovery activities.  

When joining Gubra you will be part of a successful and growing biotech company. You can look forward to being trusted with major responsibility in a role where your personal efforts make a visible and tangible difference. You will experience short decision paths, and if you have a good idea, you can bring it forward. You will also have very good learning opportunities as a result of our highly cross-organizational ways of working. 

A very versatile job with a focus on hands-on work in the laboratory 

As a laboratory technician in our Molecular Pharmacology department, you will contribute to the early stages of Gubra’s drug discovery programs by developing high-throughput assays and by screening of our peptide drug candidates. You will collaborate closely with researchers and fellow laboratory technicians and will be working on multiple projects simultaneously.  

Your primary tasks will include: 

• Establishment of transient and stable cell lines, for example using HEK293, CHO or COS-7 cell lines.  
• Assay development for peptide potency screening using technologies such as HTRF.   
• Delivery of receptor potency screening data of novel peptide drug candidates using a highly automated workflow.  
• Data processing and experimental documentation.    
• Maintain and organize laboratory inventory in collaboration with fellow laboratory technicians to ensure smooth workflows.   

Laboratory technician with motivation for teamwork 

You thrive in a collaborative environment, as we strongly believe that teamwork and knowledge sharing lead to better results and a more enjoyable workday. With an open mindset, you're adaptable to change and willing to contribute to workflows across departments. You also maintain an organized, structured approach to your work, with a strong dedication to delivering high-quality data. 

Additionally, you can check the following boxes: 

• You hold a certified laboratory technician diploma or similar with 3+ years of experience.  
• Experience with cell work and cell-based assays.  
• Interest in working with automatization, incl. pipetting robots/liquid handlers.   
• Skilled within data handling and reporting of data.  
• Good communication skills in both Danish and English.  

Molecular Pharmacology – your new department

You will join a team consisting of 8 dedicated colleagues 5 scientists and 3 laboratory technicians working closely together and with other departments. We work in a welcoming environment based on trust, helpfulness and a common desire to break new ground. The Molecular Pharmacology department develops a range of in vitro assays - cellular, non-cellular, enzymatic, among others - to evaluate novel peptide drug candidates. 

This work supports Gubra’s highly automated drug screening platform. The department is committed to delivering high-quality potency data and continuously implementing new in vitro technologies to support our innovative and technological projects. Our ways of working are highly cross-functional. ‘Siloes’ is simply not a word found in the Gubra dictionary.

Contact and application  

Please apply at our career website https://career.gubra.dk/available-positions using the ”Apply” button, and upload your motivated cover letter and resume (in Danish or English) and relevant diplomas. The deadline is 27 October, 2024. Candidates will be invited for interviews on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the posting prior to the expiration date. 

If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact Department Manager, Anton Willer at awi@gubra.dk.   

We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

About Gubra    

Gubra is an ambitious contract research organisation (CRO) and biotech company striving for excellence at all levels. We insist on doing things efficiently – and often differently - to reach the results we aim for. Our vision is to become leaders in the fight for a more sustainable and healthier world. We do that by facilitating the discovery of new medicine, and by acting and inspiring others to fight the ongoing climate and biodiversity crises.    

Gubra’s activities are focused on the early stages of drug development and are organised in two highly synergistic business areas: CRO Services and Discovery & Partnerships (D&P). We generate our revenue by performing research for life science companies as well as by partnering projects from our discovery and development pipeline.    

Our therapeutic focus is within metabolic and fibrotic diseases, and we specialize in in vivo pharmacology, ex vivo assays, drug profiling, histology, stereology and whole brain and organ imaging. In addition, we offer a full palette of advanced transcriptomics. Our ML/AI-driven peptide drug discovery platform streaMLine enables us to rapidly develop a peptide hit into a non-clinical candidate ready for development. Through a constant focus on high quality, scientific excellence, speed, and solid teamwork we have established ourselves as a highly professional and competent partner in the market.    

People are our greatest asset, and our team consists of +250 employees all located in Hørsholm, Denmark. The mix of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds combined with our entrepreneurial mindset have greatly impacted our working environment, which is characterized by entrepreneurial drive, scientific curiosity, and teamwork – we join forces!