Laboratory Technician for a Temporary Position in Histopathology

DAKO Denmark R&D & Manufacturing; Glostrup Kommune; On-site; DKK 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private health care

Medical & life insurance

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our Histopathology team in a temporary role. You will support tissue processing and analytical testing, ensuring compliance and contributing to diagnostic solutions.

You will cut tissue slides, run IHC/ISH workflows, track tests and reagents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining equipment and quality control.

Qualifications

• Education: (medical) Laboratory Technician.
• Hands-on experience with histological techniques, including tissue cutting and staining.
• Familiarity with IHC and ISH methods, both manual and automated, is a strong advantage.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proficiency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Cut tissue slides with precision and maintain high-quality standards.
• Execute testing across core technologies including automated IHC and ISH.
• Provide overview and tracking of tests and reagents to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align results and identify improvements.
• Maintenance, installation and control of equipment.

Skills

Histology techniques

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Danish language

English language

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

IHC equipment

ISH equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek, so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Will you join us in the fight against cancer? Are you passionate about laboratory work and eager to contribute to impactful diagnostic solutions? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our Histopathology team. In this temporary role, you will support critical analytical testing and tissue processing activities that drive our compliance and product development efforts.

Your tasks will include Cut tissue slides with precision and maintain high-quality standards (approx.1 day per week) Execute testing across several of our core technologies, including automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH). Provide an overview and tracking of tests and reagents to ensure readiness and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align results, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for improvement. Maintenance, installation and control of equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: (medical) Laboratory Technician
• Hands-on experience with histological techniques, including tissue cutting and staining.
• Familiarity with IHC and ISH methods, both manual and automated, is a strong advantage.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proficiency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• We offer an outstanding company culture in an international and dynamic workplace filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.
• You’ll enjoy a diverse work environment with many challenging tasks, great colleagues, and a strong team spirit.
• There are numerous opportunities for personal career and expertise development.
• Additionally, we provide a company pension scheme, individual bonus plan, private health care, and medical & life insurance.
• A strong sense of purpose in contributing to life-changing diagnostics and scientific advancements.
• A supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.

Additional Details

This job has a full-time weekly schedule. Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: No Shift: Day Duration: Over 12 Months Job Function: R&D Graduate and Student Career Site Visit our career site and learn more about Agilent Watch our video playlist to get a glimpse of life at Agilent! As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.