Lab Technician for the Institute of Veterinary and Animal Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen

The Research Group Veterinary and Zoonotic Virology (VEZ-VIR), section for Bacteria and Virus, seeks a dedicated laboratory technician/bioanalyst with experience in virological analyses, including cell culture, molecular biological analyses and sequence analysis. The position is permanent and is expected to be filled no later than March 1, 2027.

About us

The research group conducts research and teaching in the areas of enzootic and zoonotic virus infections in animals. In the coming years, the research will focus on influenza infections in animals, with a focus on the zoonotic aspects of swine influenza virus. The group currently consists of about 20 researchers, PhD students, student assistants and two laboratory technicians. We are always very busy, but we have a good work environment with plenty of humor, cake and breakfast clubs and flexible tasks, and we are a group where everyone helps everyone.

You can find more information about the section here: https://ivh.ku.dk , and more about the group here: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/research/bacteria_and_viruses/veterinary-and-zoonotic-virology/

Your tasks

As our laboratory technician/bioanalyst you will be responsible for various routine tasks in the laboratory, e.g. sample receipt, RNA/DNA extraction, setup of PCR analyses and sequencing of viruses by SANGER and newer NGS platforms. In addition you will also independently perform virus cultivation in cell culture, and assist with necropsies and sampling from experimental animals.

You will also, in close collaboration with the group’s researchers, participate in selected research projects, and training and teaching of Danish and international students. You will be responsible for tasks related to ISO accreditation of diagnostic methods.

Your profile

It is essential that you

• Have a degree as a laboratory technician or biosanalyst
• Experience with molecular biology methods and data processing of PCR and sequence data
• Have knowledge of cell culture
• Are good at working independently, structured, but can speak up when the workload becomes too high
• Are a team player and a good colleague – we have zero tolerance for all forms of bullying
• You are motivated and good at navigating and communicating with colleagues and students
• Proficient in English in both writing and speaking. Since the research group has many international researchers, our working language is often English

In addition it would be advantageous if

• Have experience with quality assurance in accordance with ISO standards
• Have experience with teaching and training students at all levels

Salary and employment conditions

You will be employed at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The position is a permanent full-time position (37 hours/week) and can be filled as soon as possible.

Employment as a biosanalyst takes place under the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Danish Biosanalysts.

Employment as a laboratory technician takes place under the joint agreement between the Ministry of Finance and OAO (OAO-S Joint Agreement) and the organizational agreement with HK/STAT; Laboratory technicians with placement in salary grade 4.

There will be an opportunity to negotiate an individual allowance under the rules for new salaries.

Questions

If you have questions about the position you can contact Professor Lars Erik Larsen; email: [email protected]

Application

You must submit your application electronically by clicking on "Apply for the position" below.

Your application may be written in Danish/English (max 1 page) and include the following

• Your CV including education, a list of methods/techniques you can, previous employments,
• Language skills and other relevant qualifications
• Copies of degree certificates

The application deadline is 16 November 2026

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointments will be based solely on qualifications.