Orbis Medicines
Orbis Medicines is a pioneering biotech company transforming drug discovery with cutting-edge chemistry and data-driven approaches to develop oral alternatives to injectable biologics. Orbis’ nGen platform designs macrocycles with oral bioavailability by combining AI technologies with automated synthesis and high-throughput screening of real compounds.
Orbis Medicines have an established R&D site in Copenhagen that includes a state-of-the-art laboratory and a team of +20 experienced professionals and scientists.
Orbis Medicines has just been awarded a 2025 Endpoints 11 title as one of biopharma's most exciting start-ups.
This marks the first time a Nordic biotech has received this honor – highlighting the disruptive potential of Orbis Medicines. With a recent EUR 90 million Series A funding round, led by top-tier investors such as NEA, Eli Lilly, Cormorant, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark and founding investors Novo Holdings and Forbion, Orbis Medicines are well-positioned for significant growth and long-term success. The confidence of these investors validates the potential to bring groundbreaking therapies to the market.
Orbis Medicines offer the excitement of a start-up, opportunities for professional growth, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of biotech innovation. Your ideas and contributions will shape the future of medicine. Please visit the website for more details; www.orbismedicines.com
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate / Technician to join the Screening
Biology team at Orbis Medicines and support early drug discovery through high-quality laboratory
work.
In this hands-on role, you will support the execution of biological assays, screening activities, and
automated workflows. You will work closely with scientists across Screening Biology and Chemistry
and play an important role in generating reliable, high-quality data that supports Orbis’ discovery
programmes. This role is ideal for a laboratory technician, research associate, or early-career
scientist who enjoys practical laboratory work and contributing directly to innovative drug discovery
projects.
Your main tasks will include:
• Execute biological assays according to established protocols
• Support screening activities, including DEL screening workflows
• Operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment and liquid handling systems
• Prepare reagents, buffers, plates, and assay consumables
• Support routine data handling, documentation, and reporting of results
• Assist with assay optimization and troubleshooting under guidance from scientists
• Maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to a well-organized laboratory environment
Your Skills and Expertise
You have completed laboratory technician training and hold a BSc, BSc Eng., MSc, or equivalent degree in a relevant field, along with at least 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience with biological assays. You have experience working with automation, liquid handling systems, and high-throughput screening workflows. Exposure to DEL screening, biophysics, or screening platforms is considered a plus.
You are comfortable working with laboratory software and documentation systems and take pride in maintaining high standards of data quality and reproducibility.
You enjoy hands-on laboratory work and are detail-oriented, reliable, and quality-focused, with a strong motivation to learn new techniques and technologies. As part of a growing start-up biotech company, you are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Application:
Please apply via the website!
Orbis Medicines collaborates with DEDENROTH on this recruitment.
Please contact Mia Danielsen if you have any questions about the role or the process.
Email: mia.danielsen@orbismedicines.com
