Laboratory technician for groundbreaking CO2 capture research – DTU Chemical Engineering

At DTU Chemical Engineering in the AT-CERE section, we need a detail-oriented laboratory technician who can ensure that our impressive laboratory continues to create value. You will assist students in conducting experiments and perform measurements in the laboratory.
At DTU Chemical Engineering we need a detail-oriented laboratory technician who can perform routine measurements and ensure that our impressive laboratory continues to create value. You will assist students in getting started with experiments and perform measurements in the laboratory. The projects include, among other things, CO2 capture, and the right candidate will thus be an important part of the green transition.

The job
You will be a key person for the ongoing projects. We have a very large and well-equipped laboratory that is used by both professors and students. Over time, several projects have accumulated a large number of samples that need to be measured. In addition, there is a need for a unifying person who can ensure that the various setups and equipment function reliably, as well as provide introductions on how to use the setups. Personal safety is of the utmost importance, so participation in the institute’s safety committee will also be a natural task.

Primary responsibilities

• Measurement of liquid samples using techniques such as titration and ion chromatography
• Ongoing supervision and maintenance of existing laboratory setups
• Introduction of students to laboratory setups
• Assistance for students starting their work
• Participation in safety committee

Our expectations of you

• Education as a laboratory technician
• Thrives both in the laboratory and with administrative work in front of a computer
• Proficient in English in both text and speech
• Quick to respond to questions
• Speaks up when help is needed
• Positive attitude towards new challenges

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with a 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 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 salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organizational agreement for office workers, laboratory technicians, and IT employees (HK/Stat).

The start date will be determined by mutual agreement. The position is temporary and expires on 31 December 2025. The average working hours will be 37 hours per week.

The workplace is DTU Chemical Engineering in Lyngby.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 30 July 2024 (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 Senior Executive Officer Uffe Ditlev Bihlet on [email protected].

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.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research cover separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.

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.

Adresse:

Søltofts Plads
2800 Kgs Lyngby