Laborantpraktikanter Ved DTU Bioengineering

Laborantpraktikant Position at DTU Bioengineering

Can you imagine becoming part of an international research institute?

The activities of the Institute for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) cover teaching and research in fundamental biological problems with application in focus. Our strength is that teaching and research spring from integrated use of expertise in disciplines such as molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, and chemical biology.

We offer a solid and versatile education period within several of DTU Bioengineering's research fields, exemplified below.

Job at One of Three Different Research Sections

At the Section for Synthetic Biology under DTU Bioengineering, we research filamentous fungi and yeast with the aim of using them as cell factories for, for example, bioethanol, antibiotics, or enzyme production. We train laboratory assistants in molecular and microbiology. The work as a laboratory assistant intern will, among other things, take place in a research group working on understanding complex aspects of filamentous fungi physiology at the molecular level and working on exciting problems that can benefit society. Technologies ranging from classical molecular biology and genetics to transcriptional analyses, DNA sequencing, and metabolome and proteome analysis are used.

You will have some fixed work tasks in the section's laboratory team, which include preparation of media, substrates, and various chemical solutions for molecular biology, in addition to being responsible for autoclaving and training. In addition to these tasks, you will, for example, work with the formation of microbial cultures, cloning, and purification of plasmids, genomic DNA, and proteins. You will be involved in research activities that may involve bacteria, yeast, and molds. The section also houses the IBT culture collection, which is a collection of primarily mold fungi, which we use to find biological solutions.

Section for Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology

We conduct research in many different areas related to proteins, for example:

• New technological applications of bioactive proteins including enzymes for the production of complex carbohydrates, e.g., prebiotics from agricultural waste products, waste, and other unused biomass.
• Modernization and production of plastic-degrading enzymes.
• Better understanding of gut bacteria in newborns.
• Future sustainable proteins for food.

We offer a solid and versatile education as a laboratory assistant with a focus on tasks within enzyme and protein chemistry, recombinant protein production including fermentation, protein purification, and chemical analysis. During the internship, you will be affiliated with one or two of our research groups and participate in the general laboratory operations.

As a laboratory assistant intern, you will be part of the section's laboratory team. In addition to supporting the research projects directly, the team undertakes basic laboratory tasks such as safety, inventory management, instrument maintenance, and validation.

Section for Medical Biotechnology (MBT) and Section for Biologics Engineering (SBE)

At the Section for Medical Biotechnology and the Section for Biologics Engineering, we research to understand the molecular mechanisms that start when a human is exposed to environmental challenges such as infections or lifestyle-related diseases. Our expertise in these areas enables us to design advanced biotherapeutic agents, diagnostic tools, and molecules for feed additives, foods, and biocontrol purposes.

Evolution has developed very complex systems to cope with these influences. The systems can either be beneficial or lead to disorders that result in, for example, autoimmune disease.

We want to develop advanced protein-based therapy with the ultimate goal of changing harmful reactions for the benefit of human health and well-being.

Using antibody technology and focusing on the proteins involved in cellular functions, the section has established a technology-driven pipeline to benefit research in protein-based molecular medicine. We see antibodies and antigens as precision engineering tools that can be used to design molecules that target specific anatomical sites, that are robust under harsh conditions, or that can be produced at ultra-low costs.

Immunological and cellular techniques based on flow cytometry, cell assays, ELISA, bacterial cultures, cell cultures, cloning, protein expression and purification, isolation of RNA and DNA, gene expression, and mass spectrometry are used.

DTU Proteomics Core is the MBT section's state-of-the-art proteomics research and service facility, which, in addition to serving the section and the institute, also serves the University as well as external academic and industrial partners both in Denmark and abroad. As a laboratory assistant intern, you will partly work in research groups and in the Mass Spec platform as well as participate in the practical preparations for laboratory exercises for DTU's students.

The work at the institute takes place in an international research environment with colleagues from all over the world.

The activities described here in the job posting cover a wide range, and there will also be opportunities to work across the institute in the other sections. We have a great focus on ensuring a good physical and mental work environment at the institute and generally

Applicants for the position will, as a starting point, be considered for all sections, but applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred area of work for the internship if they have a special preference, if applicable, during a possible interview.

Our Expectations of You

• You have completed the theoretical part of the laboratory assistant training
• You work carefully and engaged
• You are outgoing, positive, and responsible
• You like to work both independently and in teams
• You must have the courage to speak and write in English

What We Offer You An exciting and challenging job with good colleagues and great variation in work tasks. Freedom with responsibility, flexible working hours (flex agreement), etc.

A solid and versatile education as a laboratory assistant with access to our well-equipped laboratories

Salary and Employment Terms Salary and employment terms according to the OAO-S collective agreement and organizational agreement for office workers, laboratory assistants, and IT employees (HK/Stat) concluded with the Ministry of Finance.

The employment is for one year starting February 1, 2026. The workplace is the Lyngby Campus. The working time is 37 hours per week. We are looking for a number of laboratory assistant interns who will be distributed among the specified sections.

Application and Contact We must receive your online application by the latest September 1, 2025. Open the link "Apply Now" and fill out the application forms as well as attach your application, CV, and exam papers.

If you want more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the laboratory coordinators at the institute:

Jakob Blæsbjerg Hoof on 45252676, email: jblni@dtu.dk

Marie Sofie Møller on 20619486, email: msmo@dtu.dk

Lene Holberg Blicher on 23100272, email: lench@dtu.dk

In addition, there is information about the institute at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk

We also hold in-depth interviews continuously during the application period.

Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.

All interested regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the position. Since DTU works with research in critical technology, where special rules apply for, among other things, security and export control, open source background checks may be carried out on qualified candidates for the position.

Institute for Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is internationally leading in biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine makes us a valuable actor with unique competencies in a growing bio-based economy and where the health sector is moving towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs of the life science and biotechnology industries and point towards innovation, new companies, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The institute has extensive collaborations with national and international research units as well as industry. DTU Bioengineering has approximately 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The institute is located on the DTU Lyngby Campus.

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