Laboratory Technician Interns

Do you want to work with diagnostic tests and make a difference for animals?

At the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, KU we want to fill two positions as laboratory trainee apprentices. Both a position from February 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 and a position from September 1, 2027 to July 31, 2028. The positions are 11 months and are training positions, and there can be no expectation of employment after completing training.

The laboratory serves the University Hospital for Companion Animals in Frederiksberg, the University Hospital for Large Animals in Taastrup and veterinary clinics as well as zoos from across the country and the rest of Scandinavia. In addition, the laboratory has a strong research profile, where we perform analyses for specialty and PhD students (primarily veterinarians), industry organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.

The work consists of analyzing blood, urine and feces from different animal species, which consists of both manual skills and equipment operation.

The education includes

• Sample preparation (registration, preparation for analysis)
• Clinical biochemistry analysis, based on automated spectrophotometry and integrated multisensor technology
• Immunological analysis, based on automated ELISA
• Hematological analysis, based on flow cytometry
• Hemostasis/coagulation analyses, based on clot analyses and spectrophotometry
• Manual sample preparation as well as microscopic examination of feces, urine, blood and other body fluids.
• Quality assurance
• Use of Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Qualifications required

You must have passed the theoretical part of the laboratory technician education no later than at start date.

We emphasize that you

• Have the desire and ability to join an active and energetic team.
• Can keep several balls in the air at once.
• Can maintain overview in busy situations.
• Are flexible and adaptable.
• Have a good sense of humor.
• Have good collaboration skills.
• Are organized and responsible.

You will join an energetic and busy team that is passionate about the laboratory's tasks, and as a laboratory trainee you will participate on equal terms with the permanent staff in daily work.

Salary and employment terms

The positions are filled in accordance with the applicable national agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organisations – The Public Sector (OAO) as well as the collective agreement for laboratory technicians concluded between the Ministry of Finance and HK/STAT.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, they can be directed to: Lecturer Anne Krogh at email [email protected] or at phone 3533 2907

You can find further information about the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory here: https://vetdiagnostik.ku.dk/

Application etc.

We conduct employment interviews with selected applicants on an ongoing basis.

Send your application accompanied by CV and documentation of education electronically by clicking on “Search for the position” in the menu on the right. We must have received your application no later than October 26, 2026.

We only accept electronic applications.

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Contact

Anne Kirstine Havnsøe Krogh

E-mail: [email protected]

Info

Application deadline: 26-10-2026

Start date: 01-02-2027

Working hours: Full-time

Department/Location: IKV