Laboratory technician for CO2 capture research (maternity cover) - DTU Chemical Engineering

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Chemical Engineering seeks a detail-oriented laboratory technician to support our CO2 capture and utilization research. You will perform routine measurements, prepare experiments, maintain high‑pressure equipment, and assist researchers and students in the lab.

You will contribute to safe, efficient, and well‑organized laboratories, help develop experimental setups, and participate in safety activities within an international research environment at Lyngby, Denmark.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background e.g. laboratory technician or equivalent technical experience.
• You enjoy practical, hands-on work and adapt to new techniques and setups.
• We will educate you in high-pressure systems and gas handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory measurements and sample analysis.
• Prepare, assemble, and maintain experimental setups.
• Assist researchers and students with laboratory experiments and operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and experimental systems.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of experimental methods and laboratory procedures.
• Participate in safety activities and promote good laboratory practices.

Skills

Laboratory work

English skills

Hands-on

Independence

Education

Laboratory technician education

Tools

Swagelok fittings

Gas handling

High-pressure equipment

Instrumentation

Job description

In this position, you will contribute to the development of technologies for a more sustainable future. At DTU Chemical Engineering, we work on innovative solutions that support the green transition, with a particular focus on CO₂ capture and utilization.

As a laboratory technician, you will play an important role in supporting research activities in our laboratories. Your responsibilities will include performing routine laboratory measurements, preparing experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring that the laboratory remains a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.

Our research focuses on developing and testing innovative technologies that can significantly reduce the energy consumption of CO2 capture and enable effective utilization and storage of captured CO2. You will become part of an experienced and collaborative research team where your technical expertise and attention to detail will help ensure high-quality experimental work and reliable research results.

At DTU Chemical Engineering we are looking for a detail-oriented laboratory technician to perform routine measurements and help ensure that our state-of-the‑art laboratory continues to create value. You will assist students in setting up and conducting experiments, as well as carry out laboratory measurements such as high-pressure experiments. The projects focus on topics such as CO2 capture, CO2 utilization and storage meaning that the right candidate will play an important role in the green transition.

You will be an important contributor to the research activities at DTU Chemical Engineering. Our well‑equipped laboratories are used daily by PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and students, and we are looking for someone who can help ensure that they remain safe, efficient, and well organized.

You will perform routine laboratory measurements, support experimental work, and assist researchers and students with laboratory activities. In addition, you will help maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, prepare experimental setups, and contribute to the continuous development of laboratory methods and facilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work, is curious, and is not afraid to explore new techniques or help develop new experimental setups.

Many of our research activities involve high-pressure equipment and gas handling systems. Experience working with high-pressure systems and familiarity with Swagelok fittings and tubing are therefore considered strong advantages. Since safety is a top priority, you will also contribute to maintaining a safe laboratory environment and participate in the institute's safety activities.

Primary responsibilities

• Perform laboratory measurements and sample analysis
• Prepare, assemble, and maintain experimental setups
• Assist researchers and students with laboratory experiments and operation of laboratory equipment
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and experimental systems
• Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure a safe, organized, and efficient working environment
• Contribute to the development and improvement of experimental methods and laboratory procedures
• Participate in the institute's safety activities and promote good laboratory practices
• Procurement
• Gas responsibility
• Chemical waste handling
• Help with experimental courses

Our expectations of you

• Relevant educational background e.g. laboratory technician or have equivalent relevant technical experience
• You enjoy practical, hands‑on work and are not afraid to take on new challenges or learn new techniques
• We will educate you in high-pressure systems and gas handling
• We will develop your skills with Swagelok fittings, tubing, and instrumentation
• You are comfortable troubleshooting laboratory equipment and experimental setups
• You work independently while also enjoying collaboration with researchers, students, and colleagues
• You are structured, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have a strong focus on laboratory safety and good laboratory practices
• You have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Experience with analytical instruments is considered an advantage

What we offer in return

We offer a 1-year position in an international environment that emphasizes research, personal development, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of society. At DTU, we place great importance on maintaining a high level of professionalism among our staff, and skills development is therefore an integral part of our organization.

The position also offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to balance responsibilities in a way that supports both personal and professional growth. Within the technical and natural sciences, DTU is recognized as one of Europe’s leading research and educational institutions.

Salary and appointment terms

The salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organizational agreement for office workers, laboratory technicians, and IT employees (HK/Stat). The average working hours will be 37 hours per week. The workplace is DTU Chemical Engineering in Lyngby. The start date will be determined by mutual agreement.

The position is for 1 year.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Philip Loldrup Fosbøl on [e-mail]

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.

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. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark