Laboratory Coordinator for the PROSYS labs – DTU Chemical Engineering

We are looking for a skilled and motivated laboratory coordinator with an interest in sustainable production processes (biocatalysis, fermentation, downstream processing) to join our team.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated laboratory coordinator with an interest in sustainable production processes (biocatalysis, fermentation, downstream processing) to join our team. We offer a position that is crucial for supporting dynamic research environment with many exciting challenges and opportunities.

You will be part of the Process and Systems Engineering Center (PROSYS) at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Research activities in the center have focus on developing the sustainable processes of the future and combine process systems engineering with experimental activities related to fermentation, biocatalysis and downstream processing. Most of our research activities take place in close collaboration with industry and other academic partners.

The job
You will be responsible for the general operation and safety in our labs, supporting bachelor, master, and PhD students with their experiments. It can also include your participation in the preparation and/or execution of lab work for larger projects.

You will be involved in many different activities related to biocatalysis, fermentation and downstream processing research projects.

What we expect from you
Practical experience with working in a lab. You need to be a team player, capable of executing your own tasks and supporting others, with an interest in learning new techniques; you should be good at planning and structuring your tasks while still being flexible enough to allow for support of the ad hoc challenges and problems that occur in a lab.

Specific skills:

• Educational background/knowledge in both microbiology and chemistry
• Hands-on experience in process development projects for both microbiology and chemical processes
• Skilled in both microbiological and chemical lab techniques
• Experienced with managing and maintaining lab equipment
• Experience from working in a GMO Class I lab and familiar with safety protocols
• Experience with the use of Kemibrug as part of lab/chemicals management

The center 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.

As formal qualification you must have a master’s degree in biochemical engineering (or an equivalent field).

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere focused on research, teaching and innovation 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 will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or other relevant agreements.

The position is a permanent full-time position. Starting date is 1 January 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).

The place of work is DTU Lyngby Campus, building 227.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 4 December 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach:

• A cover letter detailing how your past experiences/knowledge fit the position requirements
• Curriculum vitae
• Relevant diploma(s)

Further information about the position may be obtained from Professor Krist V. Gernaey, email: [email protected].

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk/english.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Chemical Engineering
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, bioprocesses, bioengineering, bioconversions, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, a.o. 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.

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