Laboratory assistant for green research and education – full-time or flexible part-time position

Laboratory assistant for green research and education – full-time or flexible part-time position. 

Become part of the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark as a laboratory assistant – and help support research and education within biotechnology and green technology. The position is basically full-time, but we offer flexible working hours and the possibility of part-time employment, so that the job can be adapted to your life situation. 

You will work with tasks that support research and education of graduate and master engineers within chemical and biotechnology – as well as contribute to laboratory work that ensures daily operations and development. Your work makes a real difference for a sustainable future. The position is available from 01 March 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. 

Your work tasks: 

As a laboratory assistant with us, you will have a varied everyday life with tasks that support both research and education. Among other things, you may: 

Biological and biotechnological work: 

• Cultivate and handle cell cultures (mammalian and microbiological). 
• Prepare media, reagents and buffers. 
• Work with biological products, including food materials. 

Process and equipment operation: 

• Operate and monitor fermentation processes. 
• Work with laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, fermenters and microscopes.

Laboratory operations and documentation: 

• Clean and sterilize equipment and work areas. 
• Maintain laboratory records, logbooks and inventory. 
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Teaching support:

• Assist instructors during laboratory exercises. 
• Guide students in practical procedures. 

Ad hoc tasks: 

• Contribute to various tasks that arise in daily operations.

Qualifications. 

We are looking for a laboratory technician with relevant education. Experience from industry, healthcare or education is an advantage, but not a requirement. You must be able to speak and write English and have good organizational skills. We value candidates who are collaborative, communicate clearly and can find solutions when challenges arise. We know that no one meets all the requirements – and we encourage you to apply if you can see yourself in several of the points below. We emphasize motivation, teamwork and a desire to learn, and we offer training in specialized techniques. 

- Basic biotechnology techniques. 

- Sterile techniques for cultivating mammalian cells. 

- Knowledge of fermentation processes and experience in operating fermenters. 

- Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices. 

- Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks. 

- Effective oral and written communication skills (English). 

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a technical team. 

- Basic computer skills and experience with data management. 

- Techniques used in protein and DNA work. 

- Handling equipment for fermentation 

- Working with food technology. 

- Preparation of culture media. 

Workplace description.

The Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the Faculty of Technology, SDU, is an interdisciplinary department with state-of-the-art laboratories and an inspiring campus environment. Here you will be part of a committed team that develops solutions within green technology and biotechnology - and contributes to research and education that makes a real difference for a sustainable future. Odense is an international and family-friendly city with a rich cultural life, located by the fjord. The city is only an hour from Copenhagen and has a direct train connection to Copenhagen International Airport. SDU's Odense Campus is surrounded by beautiful Danish countryside with green areas, cycle paths and an active study environment - all with nature right on your doorstep.

We offer.

At the Institute of Green Technology, you will have an exciting and dynamic working environment, where you will be part of a committed and diverse team working on research, development and education within green technology and biotechnology. Your work contributes to solutions that support a sustainable future. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through courses, workshops and conferences - and you will collaborate closely with researchers and teachers, which will give you a strong professional network. The position is initially 37 hours, but we offer flexible working hours and the possibility of part-time employment, so that the job can be adapted to your life situation and ensure a good balance between work and leisure. You will have access to modern laboratory facilities and will play a central role in teaching and research projects, where your skills make a real difference. We offer attractive pay and working conditions in accordance with the current collective agreement. The employment is in accordance with a collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Laboratory Technicians' Association affiliated with HK/STAT, which ensures good pay and working conditions.

For further information, please contact Head of Institute, Professor Jens Ejbye Schmidt at phone: or email: ,, or associate professor and head of biotechnology section Eva Arnspang Christensen at phone: or email:

Application deadline: 04 January 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in week 3.

Applications are submitted online via the link below. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF. Cover letter and CV must not exceed 5 MB.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.