About the opportunity
DTU Sustain is seeking an experienced, service-minded analytical laboratory technician to join its new analytical chemistry laboratory facilities. The role focuses on hands-on environmental sample handling using a wide range of instruments to address key contemporary issues such as PFAS, water quality parameters, and pesticide metabolites. Working alongside researchers, students, and other technical staff, you will be involved in all stages of the analytical process from sample preparation to data processing and reporting, while enjoying a flexible, informal work environment with strong professional development opportunities.
Salary and benefits
- An interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with a focus on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice.
- Opportunities for professional and competence development as an integrated part of the organisation.
- A workplace with high well-being and a good work-life balance.
- A high degree of flexibility in your working life with strong influence on planning work within your area of responsibility.
- Salary and employment terms according to the OAO-S collective agreement and organisational agreement for clerical staff, laboratory technicians, and IT staff (HK/Stat), with possible supplementary allowances.
Who can apply?
- Ideally hold a formal education/degree as a laboratory technician (laborant).
- Prefer practical laboratory work and possess solid experience with one or more inorganic analyses, such as ICP-MS and ICP-OES for metal chemical analysis, Automated discrete analysers (Gallery Plus), Segmented Flow Analysis, and TOC.
- Experience covering the entire analytical process from start to finish.
- Experience with various sample preparation techniques, such as solvent extractions, solid-phase extractions, and microwave digestions.
- Mastery of independent data processing and reporting.
- Good collaboration skills and ability to communicate in English with employees, students, and international guests.
- Ability to take responsibility for prioritizing tasks and coordinating work with colleagues and researchers.
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Diplomas / transcripts of records (exams certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline: 6 September 2026
- Desired starting date: 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Open the online application link by clicking 'Apply Now'.
- Fill out the application form.
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and diplomas.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Additional information
- The position is for 37 hours per week.
- The workplace is located at DTU in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
- Due to research in critical technologies and associated rules regarding security and export control, open-source background checks of qualified candidates may be conducted.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced laboratory technicians with a formal degree and practical skills in inorganic environmental analysis.
- Professionals proficient in operating instruments like ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and TOC analyzers.
- Individuals who enjoy a mix of hands-on sample preparation, data processing, and collaborative research support.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site role in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, requiring 37 hours per week.
- The role requires the ability to work independently on data processing and reporting while coordinating with researchers and students.
- Applicants should verify if they meet the specific requirements of the OAO-S collective agreement for laboratory technicians.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a technician seeking a stable, professional environment where they can apply their analytical skills to contemporary environmental issues. It offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic research university.
Our take
Experienced laboratory technicians with a background in environmental chemistry should apply. It is less suitable for those without specific experience in the listed analytical instrumentation.
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