Become a lab technician intern at DTU Chemistry

Are you finishing the theoretical part of the laboratory technician training, and do you want to develop your laboratory skills in an international research environment? At DTU Chemistry we are seeking a laboratory apprentice who is curious about biotechnology, molecular biology and biochemistry, and who wants to become an active part of our research group.

With us you will get an apprentice position where learning and practical experience go hand in hand. You will work closely with researchers, laboratory technicians and PhD students and have the opportunity to apply and develop your competencies through real research projects.

About the apprenticeship

It is expected that you have the ability and desire to work within the following areas

Gene Technology: Production of competent cells, transformation in E.coli, plasmid purification, gel electrophoresis and analysis of DNA sequencing results.

Production of cholesterol-binding proteins: Cultivation of bacteria in connection with production of recombinant cholesterol-binding proteins in heterologous host systems, including fermentation at laboratory scale.

Purification and characterization of cholesterol-binding proteins: Use of HPLC (ÄKTA) to purify proteins on preparative chromatographic columns (including ion exchange, affinity and gel filtration).

Characterization using SDS-PAGE and UV-VIS spectroscopy.

Application of biochemical assays to identify molecules that inhibit the interaction between cholesterol and cholesterol-binding proteins: The method will include fluorescence-based spectrophotometry.

Maintenance laboratory work: Preparation of reagents, handling chemical waste, inventory management of consumables. Participation in, and preparation of laboratories for exercise courses for engineering students.

We envisage that you

• Expect to pass or have passed the theoretical part of the laboratory technician training
• Work carefully and have good collaboration skills
• Are engaged and positive
• Thrive with both independent tasks and collaboration
• Can communicate in English in an international environment

We offer you

An exciting and diverse apprenticeship at one of Denmark's leading research environments in chemistry. You will have the opportunity to build strong laboratory professional competences, work with advanced equipment and contribute to research with societal impact. At the same time you will become part of an open, helpful and international work environment, where your professional development is in focus.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organization agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT staff (HK/Stat) concluded with the Ministry of Finance.

The employment is for 11 months starting February 1, 2027. Work location is Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

We must receive your online application no later than November 15, 2026. Open the link "Apply now", where you fill out the application form and attach a motivated application, CV and transcripts.

If you want more information about the position, you are welcome to contact David Frej Nielsen at 40484836 or [email protected] .

Read more about DTU Chemistry at https://www.kemi.dtu.dk/ .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply. Since DTU works with research in critical technology, there are special rules for security and export control, and background checks may be performed on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Chemistry is an internationally leading institute with research and teaching within the main areas of chemistry: Physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. All with a range of academic specializations.

The institute handles both the introductory teaching you meet at the start of your studies and the advanced level, which often relates to current research projects. The institute actively contributes to chemical basic research, where the aim is to further develop chemistry's methods and concepts and to explain and elucidate relationships. Chemical research often has strong relations to neighboring fields such as physics, nanotechnology, biochemistry etc.

Many research projects are also closely tied to applications in areas such as energy, medicines, catalysis and materials. The research is often conducted in close collaboration with industry and universities domestically and abroad. The institute has about 160 staff.

DTU – Benefiting society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading technical universities. With research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of the times and contribute to securing Europe's global leading position in sustainable technology development. Since H.C. Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has been the same: We develop and exploit natural science and technical science 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, developing and informal work culture. DTU has campuses across Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities worldwide.