We are looking for a high-level technician or a chemist or an engineer with solid background and specialization in instrumental chemical analysis. 

Our ambition is to develop a central analytical hub serving teaching activities in the Department as well as research activities across the different research units and you will have an instrumental role in this challenging and versatile task.

Responsibilities and Tasks 
You will:

• Support in developing and maintaining a wide array of chromatographic and spectroscopic separations for chemical and biochemical processes.
• Support in developing and maintaining a wide array of methods for biomass and materials characterization within biotechnology, catalytic, polymer and physical chemistry.
• Support in developing analytical and sample preparation protocols.
• Develop, maintain and update a database for all analytical methodologies of the hub.
• Supervise the operation of and maintain the analytical units of the hub and monitor the use of equipment.
• Train project students and new employees on sample preparation, protocols and use of equipment.
• Ensure a smooth, uniform and reproducible analytical experience.

Qualifications
We are looking for a high-level technician or a chemist or an engineer with a specialization in instrumental chemical analysis or equivalent qualifications with preferably more than 5 years practical experience within chemical and biochemical analytics (HPLC, GC, MS, TOC etc). 

We value that you:

• Have good basic knowledge within chemistry and biochemistry.
• Have experience in developing analytical methods within Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food, Pharma, Polymers or Energy – in academia or industry.
• Are service-minded, flexible and thrive by conveying knowledge and good practices to others.
• Have good sense of order and like to help that our analytical laboratories are in nice and tidy conditions.
• Are a person with a positive mindset and with very good planning, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Have excellent communication skills in English at the time of the application and have good command in Danish either from the start or after a short period of time.

Who we are
Our large Pilot Plant resides in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU. It is a cross-functional matrix organization serving its approx. 300 employees and many students. Besides education and research, we support technology and process development within the industry and academic world. We consider us to be a world class chemical, biochemical and pharmaceutical pilot plant with more than 700 m2 pilot hall area and a 500 m2 expansion project in progress. The existing facility collects more than 30 industrial scale pilot plant set-ups representing all chemical and biochemical unit operations, and is supported by our associated laboratories and our skilled workshop.

We offer
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 appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Monday, 18 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Associate Prof. Ioannis V Skiadas at 21171915 or email ivsk@kt.dtu.dk . You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering  here .

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. 

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.