R&D Technician

2 weeks ago


Aarhus, Denmark Arla foods Full time

About the job

As a R&D Technician in the Food Chemistry Team at Arla Foods’ Innovation Centre, you will be joining a team of 12 specialists, all experts within their fields. You will be part of a group of 4 technicians. You will work close with both scientists and technicians in our team on various tasks and projects to plan your own tasks. A typical task covers the following:

Taking in a request, coordinating and planning laboratory trials and analyses. Executing and reporting trials and analysis. Data handling, ordering the needed chemicals and maintaining our equipment. Our main analytical methods include GC-MS, LC-TOF, LC-QTOF and IC. Data treatment is a big part of the daily work.

Who are you?

We expect that you have a degree as R&D Technician (in Danish “laborant”). Skills within chemical analyses especially chromatography are an advantage, but not a must-have since you will have a thorough introduction to the relevant methods. Strong communication skills and a learning mindset is important as we work across many functions and explore new scientific areas. A logical and analytical mindset with a precise and systematic approach is important for this function. Furthermore, it is essential that you:

Have an open, curious and positive mindset. Have a good drive. Speak and write English effortlessly. Have flair for IT. Both software such as Microsoft Office applications as well as software used for controlling our equipment and for data analysis.

What do we offer?

The position is a permanent full time position. A position where you grow your analytical skills and learn every day. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. We have an international environment where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are key words. Last but not least we offer you a team that values open communication, good team spirit, passion for science, trust and respect.