Claus Jensen
Græsted
Summary
Technician with over 33 years of experience from very different industries.
The last 20 years I have worked in the medical/biochemistry industry, building up skills with Process equipment, GMP, Equipment validation and API production
I am fluent in Danish and English and reasonable with German, Swedish and Norwegian.
My life experience has given me a balanced and calm approach to challenges and I prefer to collaborate with people on all levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Engineer
Novo Nordisk
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Purchase & Validation of production equipment under GMP guidelines.
- Writing of Change Requests, SOPs, Deviations, Validations Protocols and Reports.Planning of projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, budgets and mechanical feasibility in collaboration with production. Support to the tech transfer team on new processes.
- Coordination with suppliers on purchase and maintenance of equipment.
- SME support in cases of equipment maintenance and new materials
Equipment Technician
Bavarian Nordic
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Equipment Responsible for Climate Facilities and Environmental Monitoring equipment.
- Enhanced production efficiency with troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Writing of SOPs, Change Requests and Deviations.
- Class B/C/D training of new employees.
- Class A & B aseptic work.
Supporter- Environmental Monitoring
Novo Nordisk
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Support for Process Validation of new filling factory.
- Equipment responsible for Particle Counters & Air samplers for Environmental Monitoring.
- Writing Deviations, SOPs, Change Requests.
- Qualification of class A isolator.
- Training of colleagues and contractors in Class A/C/D work.
Manufacturing Associate IV
Biogen
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated Mammalian Cell Bioreactors to produce API under GMP guidelines.
- Monitored production lines for quality control and adherence to GMP.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Trained new associates on DeltaV equipment operation.
R&D Technician
Novozymes, Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Operating fermentation vessel of 1000 - 2500L to develop and optimize enzyme and formulations for various applications.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product development initiatives and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times in R&D projects.
R&D Technician
Novo Nordisk
11.2007 - 04.2013
- Building and operating of Mammalian Cell Pilot for production of API.
- Performing IQ, OQ, PQ of the facility
- Spearheading PQ of Class A and C Inoculation Lab facility.
- Equipment responsible for ATF tangential filtration equipment, Environmental Monitoring equipment, Utensil Washer.
- Writing of SOPs and Change Requests
- Facility control with DeltaV.
Education
Process Technincian - Process Engineering
Dalum Tekniske Skole
Odense, DenmarkLaboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Science
Hillerød Laborantskole
Hillerød, DenmarkSkills
- Broad equipment experience over 33 years
- Equipment purchase, installation and validation
- Comprehensive GMP documentation experience
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration on projects
- Proficient in Danish and English
- Calm and able to work with all types of people
Accomplishments
XCell ATF ®
My biggest challenge so far - implementing the ATF technology in Novo Nordisk in 2009-2012:
The system had to be sterile and adapted to the existing mammalian cell bioreactors. It enhanced the yield significantly and is still widely used in API production.
System info:
Repligen XCell ATF System is a cell retention device attached to a bioreactor that delivers high cell density and process intensification.
https://www.repligen.com/products/upstream-filtration/xcell-atf
Timeline
Equipment Engineer
Novo Nordisk
02.2022 - 02.2026
Equipment Technician
Bavarian Nordic
01.2020 - 01.2022
Supporter- Environmental Monitoring
Novo Nordisk
03.2018 - 12.2019
Manufacturing Associate IV
Biogen
03.2016 - 02.2018
R&D Technician
Novozymes, Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2016
R&D Technician
Novo Nordisk
11.2007 - 04.2013
Process Technincian - Process Engineering
Dalum Tekniske Skole
Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory Science
Hillerød Laborantskole
Classic Cars
I love older cars for their design and quirky features. I do the repairs and maintenance myself.
Since 1998, I have had the following cars in my garage:
1968 Opel Kadett F-coupé
1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
1978 UAZ 469b
1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
1985 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
1979 Chrysler LeBaron
1973 Volvo 144
1974 Peugeot 504
1989 Audi 100
1987 Toyota Landcruiser BJ70
Currently I am looking my my next classic.