Student Assistant, Precision Protein Science & Innovation, Lyngby

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you a curious student interested in gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic laboratory environment? Join our team in Lyngby and become part of a collaborative group of scientists and research professionals working towards sustainable innovation.
We work in a supportive and inclusive culture where knowledge sharing, curiosity, and personal development are highly valued. Together, we contribute directly to Novonesis’ purpose of enabling better health and nutrition worldwide.

The Role & Your Impact
As a Student Assistant, you will support daily laboratory operations and help ensure a well-functioning and organized workspace. Your contribution will enable scientists to focus on research and innovation activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support with restocking materials and supplies in the laboratory

• Perform maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment

• Assist with general laboratory tasks and daily operations

• Help ensure an organized, safe, and efficient work environment

• Support colleagues with ad hoc tasks as needed

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Currently studying a BSc within a scientific field (e.g., biotechnology, biochemistry or similar)

• Strong English skills (written and spoken)

• Ability to work in a structured and detail-oriented way

• Basic understanding of laboratory environments is an advantage

• Reliability and commitment to maintaining high quality standards

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Interest in laboratory work and scientific research

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

• Curiosity and proactive mindset

• Interest in sustainability and innovation

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment

• Opportunities to gain hands-on laboratory experience

• Learning and development within a scientific setting

• Exposure to real-world research and innovation

• A workplace that values curiosity, knowledge sharing, and growth

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Approximately 8 hours per week

• On-site role based in Lyngby

• Work takes place in a laboratory environment

• Tasks may involve light physical activity (e.g., handling materials, standing)

• Flexible scheduling aligned with study commitments

Relevant Information
Application deadline: June 18, 2026
Contact Information: For questions, please contact: Johanne Mørch Jensen, JMJ@novonesis.com

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