Be the new

Peptide Chemistry Technician

in a biotech company focused on the discovery, design and development of innovative peptide-based medicines

Zealand Pharma A/S (Zealand) aims to become a fully integrated biotechnology company leading in delivery of specialty medicines. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for patients with metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases, and other specialty or rare disease areas with significant unmet medical needs.

Zealand is seeking a technician with experience in synthesizing, purifying and characterizing peptides to join the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. The department is responsible for all peptide design and synthesis to support the R&D pipeline. The department currently consists of five scientists, four laboratory technicians and one lab assistant.

The position is a permanent fulltime position and we hope to have a new colleague as soon as possible. The application can be written in either Danish or English.

Job Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Synthesizing, purifying and characterizing peptides for the R&D projects
• Optimizing synthesis and troubleshooting when needed
• General peptide handling and distribution to our colleagues in the other departments
• Working closely with the other technicians and academics in the team
• Ensuring timely delivery of requested peptides at the desired quality
• Documenting in databases and laboratory notebooks according to Zealand standards.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Trained as a laboratory technician
• Have experience with synthesis, HPLC purification, and characterization of peptides
• Have a high level of self-motivation, and the ability to work as a team player
• Have a positive attitude, a sense of humor and willingness to take on new challenges.

What we offer

Zealand’s employees are one of the company’s most important assets. We strive to attract, develop and retain the best talents, and to be a company where every employee can thrive.

At Zealand, we understand the value of a diverse workforce. As an employee, you will be part of an innovative, cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural working environment.

We offer a combined salary package including pension scheme and health insurance, as well as the option of joining the company lunch program, and use of massage, fitness and social facilities.

To find out more about working at Zealand, visit our careers site and view our company video at:

www.zealandpharma.com/zealand-as-a-work-place/

www.zealandpharma.com/video-about-zealand-new/

Application

Please apply no later than August 1, 2019.

For further information, please contact:
Senior Scientist, Pernille Tofteng Shelton at pts@zealandpharma.com, +45 5060 3704 or
Interim Head of Chemistry Laboratory, Jonas Eklund Jensen, jej@zealandpharma.com, +45 5060 3746


About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen and New York: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines. More than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand have advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Zealand’s portfolio also includes two clinical license collaborations with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals.

Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Glostrup), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or follow Zealand on LinkedIn or Twitter @ZealandPharma.