Student Assistant
Copenhagen, Danish Capital Region, DK
Student Assistant – Pharmaceutical/Analytical Development
Are you studying pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or a related field? Are you interested in gaining hands-on work experience in an international pharmaceutical company?
We are looking for 2 student assistants to join our Pharmaceutical and Analytical Development Department respectively at Lundbeck's headquarters in Valby.
Your new role
As a student assistant, you will support the department with a broad range of practical, administrative, and simple laboratory-related tasks. Your work will help ensure that daily processes run smoothly and that colleagues in the department are well supported.
We expect you to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, primarily during regular working hours at Lundbeck's headquarters in Valby. We offer flexible working hours that can be planned around your studies, exams, and other academic commitments.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the departments as well as with other student assistants in the area.
Your tasks may include:
- Ordering goods and supplies
- Archiving and document handling
- Updating databases and internal systems
- Supporting contract-related work
- Booking travels
- Assisting with health and safety-related assignments
- In Pharmaceutical Development: Provide laboratory support by performing routine lab tasks, including simple formulation-related work such as handling granulates and tablet-technical tasks, as well as basic packaging activities.
- In Analytical Development: Provide laboratory support by making different types of HPLC solvents, helping with cleaning of glassware, as well as other laboratory supporting tasks.
- Restocking consumables, accurate labelling, and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Supporting general housekeeping tasks in the department, including watering plants and keeping shared areas organized.
Your future team
Pharmaceutical Development is responsible for formulation development and supports clinical manufacturing for all small-molecule pharmaceutical products in Lundbeck's pipeline.
Analytical Development is responsible for all analytical development tasks and supports analysis of our new pipeline drug substances and drug products.
You will join a team of dedicated colleagues who work together to develop drug product formulations for Lundbeck's future pipeline and commercial products. Both departments offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you will gain insight into development and daily operations in a global pharmaceutical company.
The position is based in Valby, Denmark.
What you bring to the team
We imagine that you are at the beginning of your studies in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or a related field.
Our preferred candidate:
- Is systematic, structured, and detail-oriented
- Enjoys working with systems and following established procedures
- Has basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Is flexible, responsible, and able to work independently
- Is a team player with good communication skills
- Has some knowledge of pharmaceutical or scientific terminology
- Is fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken
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.
At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final hourly rate will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, level of proficiency, and internal pay equity.
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, please contact Senior Technician Kirsten Bech Steffansen at kbs@lundbeck.com (Pharmaceutical Development)
Or Senior Manager Carina Koch Kjellander at ckk@lundbeck.com (Analytical Development)
Applications must be received by 15.06.2026.
Please submit your application and CV, including references or contact details for recommendations, preferably at least one from previous work experience. Relevant grade certificates may also be included.
Please note that applications should not be submitted by e-mail.
Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.
Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).
#EveryBrainInTheGame
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At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.
Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.
The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.