The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. The Biofoundry is an important part of BRIGHT and ensures effective development and implementation of strain design procedures in our design-build-test-learn workflow using big data and data science. The Analytics team is part of the Biofoundry and is providing reliable, accurate and high-throughput analytical services by means of state-of-the-art analytical techniques. We are now seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to join the team in providing BRIGHT with professional analytical services. 

The job
As a Laboratory Technician in the Biofoundry Analytics Team you will be part of a dynamic international team where you will be supporting the on-going activities and projects. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Analytics and your immediate responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of solutions and standards according to SOPs

• Sample preparation (routine samples and samples for method development) according to SOPs

• Analysing samples on our ICP-MS system and reporting the data to the relevant stakeholders

• Maintaining equipment and ensuring their functionality (including HPLCs)

• Waste handling

• Writing and maintaining SOPs

• Assisting HPLC users in their workflows

Our expectations of you
We are looking for a colleague who likes to create results via positive and efficient teamwork. As part of this, you must thrive in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and highly interactive environment where knowledge sharing, and collaboration are keys to succeed. Additionally, your CV comprises:

• Education as a Laboratory Technician or similar

• Experience from working as a laboratory technician in an analytical chemistry laboratory

• Experience in routine sample preparation for HPLC, LC-MS and/or GC-MS analyses

• Experience in running and maintaining ICP-MS system

• Experience in liquid handlers used for automatized sample preparation procedures

• Very good communication and collaboration skills

• Very good skills in English (both oral and written) – our communication language is English

• Experience in using MS Office

• Well-organized with an interest in keeping the laboratory structured

• Positive attitude

• Ability to keep calm in a hectic environment

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms will be based on the collective agreement with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat).

The position is a full-time position with a preferred starting date on May 1st, 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The place of work will be the The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT), DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday, 18 March 2026.  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. All applications have to be written in English. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Linda Ahonen, Head of Analytics, linaho@dtu.dk .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT)  is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.