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Jacob Bennekou

@jacobbennekou

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Experienced LIMS specialist bridging laboratory operations and IT systems.

Denmark

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles delivering and validating LIMS and laboratory automation solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to turn requirements into robust, production-ready systems while supporting continuous improvement.

I am an experienced LIMS Specialist and IT professional with more than 15 years of expertise in laboratory informatics and software development, delivering validated LIMS solutions across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and academic settings.

I develop and maintain LabWare extensions, automate laboratory workflows, program liquid handling robots, and create reports and integrations using C#, SQL, VB.NET, Crystal Reports and related tools. I have practical experience validating software under GMP and translating paper-driven workflows into LIMS-supported processes.

I thrive on problem-solving and continuous improvement, working collaboratively with stakeholders to convert technical understanding into clear requirements and robust, production-ready laboratory informatics solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

LIMS Specialist

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H. Lundbeck A/S

Apr 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Develop and validate LabWare extensions, maintain LabWare installation, provide user support and create Crystal Reports to ensure compliant LIMS operations.

LabWare Development Crystal Reports LabWare Administration User Support LIMS

LIMS Administrator

Unilabs A/S

Dec 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Administered ClinAxys LIMS and led software validation activities while preparing datasets and creating Crystal Reports for business intelligence reporting.

ClinAxys Administration Crystal Reports BI Reporting SQL User Support

IT Programmer

University of Copenhagen

Mar 2011 - Nov 2018 (7 years 8 months)

Developed custom LabWare components including barcode import and Tecan worklist generation, wrote VB.NET/C# tools and troubleshot third-party laboratory software.

LabWare Development VB.NET C++Tecan Robot Worklists SQL

Chemist

Holbæk Hospital

Sep 2010 - Feb 2011 (5 months)

Programmed Tecan liquid handling robots and troubleshot biochemical assays on automated laboratory equipment to support clinical biochemistry operations.

Tecan Liquid Handling Assay Troubleshooting Validation Freedom EVOware

Part Time Consultant

Awapatent

Sep 2009 - Jan 2010 (4 months)

Assisted with preparation of a patent opposition case, providing research and documentation support to the legal team.

Patent Research Documentation Legal Support Communication

Patent Information Specialist

GEA Pharmaceutical A/S

Aug 2001 - Mar 2009 (7 years 7 months)

Managed patent-related matters for a portfolio of development projects, supporting intellectual property strategy during company ownership transitions.

IP Management Documentation Research

Civil Servant

Danish Environmental Protection Agency

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000 (11 months)

Handled cases related to water quality and administered aspects of the Water Quality Act to support environmental regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance Case Management Environmental Policy Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Danish Technological Institute

Certificate / Course, Professional IT Courses

2012 - 2016

Completed multiple professional courses including SharePoint 2010 (application development and BI), Advanced C# 6.0, Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3, and Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications.

Engineering College of Copenhagen

Diploma course, Computer Science

2010 - 2010

Completed a diploma course in Object-oriented Programming in C#.

Roskilde University

Master's, Chemistry and Computer Science

1991 - 1997

Completed Master's-level courses in Chemistry and Computer Science, including a Master’s Thesis titled "Synthesis and structure of 5-benzoyl Meldrum’s acid" and coursework in programming and database design.