Laboratory Technician in Intestinal Microbiology and Molecular Biology - DTU Food

We are looking for a skilled and motivated laboratory technician with an interest in the gut microbiome to join our team.

You will be part of our internationally renowned Research Group for Gut, Microbes, and Health at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). We offer a dynamic and sociable research environment with many exciting challenges and opportunities. 

The job
You will be working together with our two experienced lab technicians to ensure that our labs are running smoothly; you will support bachelor, master, and PhD students with their experiments, as well as participate in the execution of lab work for larger projects.

You will be involved in many different projects related to the gut microbiome, diet, and health, with work ranging from routine procedures to the implementation of new methods and equipment.

Our expectations of you
We expect you to have a foundation of laboratory skills in microbiology and molecular biology. Prior experience with high throughput DNA extraction and library preparation for sequencing will be an advantage but is not required. You need to be a team player, capable of executing your own tasks and supporting others, with a good head for learning new techniques. The group employs both Danish and English as working language, you are expected to be comfortable with written and spoken communication in at least one of these languages, and in time to master both.

The new colleague we are seeking will ideally be good at planning and structuring their tasks while still being flexible enough to allow for support of the ad hoc challenges and problems that occur during research projects. 

As formal qualification you must have a degree as a Laboratory Technician (or equivalent).

What we offer in return
We offer a social and joyful working environment with caring and helpful colleagues. We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere focused on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We emphasize a high level of professionalism among our staff; therefore, skill development is an integral part of our organization. In technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
Salary and appointment terms are in accordance 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. Starting date is 01.02.2025 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, building 202.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 11 November 2024.  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 Senior Researcher, Head of Research Group, Martin Steen Mortensen, DTU National Food Institute, E-mail: [email protected], https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/martin-steen-mortensen?id=35976&entity=profile

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Food (The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark) works within six technical focus areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & human health. Activities cover a wide range of food products throughout the entire food chain from farm to table, comprising both research activities and research-based consulting and teaching. 

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.