About the opportunity
The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a laboratory technician position within microbial cultivation, microbiology, and processes related to microbial fermentation. Placed within the Section for Synthetic Biology, the role involves supporting research projects, maintaining platform equipment, and working within the high-throughput screening, micro-fermentation, and automation lab. The successful candidate will be a key member of the DTU Fermentation core team and the Yeast Biotechnology Group, while also being partly affiliated with the Biomass Conversion Bioprocess Technology research group. Responsibilities include independent experimental work, general laboratory maintenance, equipment care, assisting with practical teaching, supporting internal researchers and external platform customers, and implementing high-throughput methodologies.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and appointment terms in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff
- Supplements negotiable in accordance with DTU salary structures
- Great flexibility in the position
- Skills development as an integral part of the organization
- International working environment focusing on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice
Who can apply?
- Practical experience with microbiology, including the handling of bacterial and/or fungal strains
- General knowledge of microbial physiology and basic molecular biology of microbial strains
- Hands-on experience with cultivation and potentially fermentation technology
- Experience with or interest in learning liquid handling robots and automation (such as HAMILTON or Tecan EVO) and HPLC
- Efficient and independent team worker with good communication skills and a strong teamwork spirit
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is 22 November 2026
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
How to apply
- Open the online application link
- Fill out the application form
- Attach the required documents including motivated application, CV, and exam certificates
- Submit the application online no later than 22 November 2026
Additional information
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates.
- For additional information, contact Jakob Blæsbjerg Hoof via email at jblni@dtu.dk or by phone at +4545252676.
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…
- Ideal for laboratory technicians with hands-on experience in microbiology, microbial cultivation, or fermentation technology seeking to work at a leading technical university.
- A strong match for professionals interested in cutting-edge biotechnology, automation, liquid handling robotics, and high-throughput screening.
- Well-suited for independent team workers who enjoy supporting both academic research groups and external industrial platform customers.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be prepared to manage routine laboratory maintenance and equipment upkeep alongside experimental research tasks.
- The role requires physical presence at DTU's campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, necessitating relocation if not already local.
- Candidates should verify specific salary placement and supplement structures under the Danish collective agreements and DTU guidelines.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position fits professionals looking to build specialized technical expertise in precision fermentation and synthetic biology within a top-tier European research institution. It offers valuable exposure to high-throughput automation and collaborative research settings that can strengthen a technical career in biotechnology.
Our take
Laboratory technicians with a background in microbiology or fermentation who want to contribute to advanced sustainable biotechnology research at DTU should seriously consider applying before the November deadline.
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