About the opportunity
The National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Fødevareinstituttet) is seeking a laboratory intern for the Research Group for Bioactive Substances – Analysis and Application. In this role, you will gain broad competencies in chemical laboratory work and be attached to exciting research projects. The group conducts research on food rancidity, vitamin stability and bioavailability, utilization of side streams from the food industry, and marine raw materials for new ingredients. The internship is an 11-month position starting on February 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2027, based at the DTU Lyngby Campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment conditions in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and organizational agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians, and IT employees (HK/Stat).
- Possibility to negotiate allowances according to DTU's salary structure for HK Laboratory Technicians.
- Thorough and highly versatile internship training in chemical analysis.
- Access to a well-functioning research group with a strong focus on quality, good humor, and a supportive working environment.
- Professional sparring and competence development at one of Europe's leading technical universities.
Who can apply?
- Must have completed the theoretical part of the laboratory technician education (laborantuddannelsen) to start the internship on February 1, 2027.
- Interest in chemical analysis, focus on quality, and flair for laboratory equipment.
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken) to communicate with non-Danish speaking colleagues.
- Strong IT interest/skills are a plus.
- Flexible, proactive, responsible, structured, and possess good collaboration skills.
- Open to all interested applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background.
Required documents
- Motivated application letter (ansøgning)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Exam certificates/transcripts (eksamensbeviser)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted online by October 11, 2026, before 9:59 PM.
How to apply
- Click on the 'Apply Now' (Ansøg nu) link on the official job portal.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.
Additional information
- The position is for 11 months, from February 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.
- The workplace is the Food Institute at DTU Lyngby Campus, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
- Since DTU works with research in critical technology, special rules for security and export control apply, and open-source background checks may be conducted for qualified candidates.
- For further information, contact laboratory technician Jessie Klang Lorentzen (Tel: 93877861, Email: jkllo@food.dtu.dk) or Senior Researcher Ann-Dorit Moltke Sørensen (Email: adms@food.dtu.dk).
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…
- Individuals who have completed the theoretical part of the laborantuddannelsen.
- Those with a strong interest in chemical analysis and laboratory equipment.
- Applicants with a flair for quality and a proactive, structured approach to lab work.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary 11-month internship starting February 1, 2027.
- The role is on-site in Kgs. Lyngby, so relocation may be necessary if not already local.
- Verify the specific requirements of the 'laborantuddannelsen' to ensure eligibility.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship fits someone looking to bridge the gap between theoretical study and professional laboratory work. It provides a year of versatile training in chemical analysis within a leading European technical university, focusing on bioactive substances and food stability.
Our take
A great entry-level practical training opportunity for those who have completed their theoretical laboratory technician education and seek experience in food science.
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