About the opportunity
DTU Aqua – National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Section for Fish and Shellfish Diseases – is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and researchers. The section works with disease prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring of health and welfare in aquaculture animals. Operating under ISO and DANAK accreditation, the section also serves as the EU Reference Laboratory for fish and crustacean diseases. The role involves performing diagnostic investigations of farmed fish, developing and implementing diagnostic methods, and participating in quality assurance work.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S joint agreement and the organizational agreement for clerical staff, laboratory technicians, and IT staff (HK/Stat)
- Negotiable supplements according to DTU's salary structure for HK Laboratory Technicians
- Dynamic, inclusive, and diverse working environment focusing on high professional standards and continuous personal development
- Employment at DTU Lyngby Campus with a 37-hour work week
Who can apply?
- Solid knowledge of microbiological techniques
- Experience with cell culture techniques, PCR, bacteriology, and ELISA is an advantage
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the further development and validation of methods
- Proficiency in both English and Danish for daily communication
- Strong teamwork and collaborative skills
- Service-minded and flexible approach to work
- Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and LIMS journal systems
- Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation work within the ISO system
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Diplomas / exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is September 24, 2026, at 9:59 PM
- Position desired to be filled by November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Open the online application link ("Ansøg nu") on the official career site
- Fill out the application form
- Attach the required documents including a motivated application, CV, and exam certificates
Additional information
- The position is based at DTU Lyngby Campus.
- The working hours are 37 hours per week.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to rules regarding critical technology research, security, and export control.
- Late applications will not be considered.
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…
- Laboratory technicians with solid knowledge of microbiological techniques and proficiency in both English and Danish.
- Candidates possessing practical experience with cell culture techniques, PCR, bacteriology, and ELISA.
- Professionals who value a collaborative on-site work environment at DTU Lyngby Campus with a standard 37-hour work week.
- Applicants seeking fully funded, stable employment structured under Danish collective agreements for laboratory personnel.
What should you think carefully about?
- Daily communication requires proficiency in both English and Danish, which may limit applicants who do not speak Danish.
- Relocation to Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, is required to fulfill the on-site responsibilities of the role.
- Applicants should carefully verify how their specific exam certificates and lab credentials align with Danish accreditation and ISO quality assurance standards.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers laboratory technicians an opportunity to advance their technical careers within an internationally recognized aquatic disease reference laboratory. It allows staff to engage in diagnostic methods development and quality assurance work supporting aquaculture health and welfare.
Our take
Bilingual laboratory technicians with strong PCR and cell culture backgrounds who want stable employment in an academic research setting should strongly consider applying. Those lacking proficiency in Danish or the ability to work on-site in Denmark are not a match.
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