Nordetect is on a mission to improve the way chemicals are used in the food chain. Our product helps farm managers and agronomists improve the use of fertilizer that has an economic and environmental impact if overused. We’re in the process of getting our products in the hands of customers and are looking for new members to join us in this mission. We’re seeking an R&D scientist to join our team in Copenhagen as we explore new types of diagnostic tests with our clients.

Rapid Diagnostics - Biochemist

The successful candidate will work on developing new diagnostic tests on our Lab-on-a-Chip platform, gaining experience in biochemical analysis, polymer sensing, and analytical instrumentation. This is a hands-on position that includes formulating sensors from raw materials, integrating the sensors with our Lab-on-a-chip, and benchmarking the sensor response to competing methods. You will be working with a cross-functional team with colleagues that have an engineering or scientific background.

The position is unpaid and focuses on skill development within this domain that exists at the intersection of chemistry, nanotech, photonics, and machine learning. We look to extend this internship into a full-time employment opportunity for the right candidate.

The place of work is at Symbion Science Park in Østerbro. Expected working hours 9.00 to 17.00 up to a total of 37 hours per week.

We conduct interviews on a rolling basis and are looking to close the position as soon as possible.

You can expect the following work on your to-do list:

• Developing chemical and biochemical tests on lab instruments and our proprietary platform

• Fabrication of nanomaterials such as hydrogels, resins, films, etc

• Performing benchmarking studies with laboratory standard analytical instruments

• Scientific writing, documentation and preparation of SOPs

• Communicating and presenting results at team meetings

We're looking for someone with:

• An MSc in nanotechnology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences

• Laboratory experience working independently and with small volume (0.1-5 µl) reactions

• Practical knowledge of immunoassays such as ELISA, quantitative lateral flow assays, multiplex bead-based assays, dipsticks, etc.

• Experience working with UV spectroscopy and fluorometry

• The motivation to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary start-up environment.

• Good communication skills in English

Bonus:

• Prior experience working with point of care rapid diagnostic tests for quantitative analysis, using gold nanoparticles, aptamers, DNA probes.

• Project management experience