Laboratory Technician for Site Lyngby

Novonesis; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Oils & Fats Application Research in Lyngby, Denmark. You will plan and run lab-scale trials, analyze data, and document results to support scalable industrial processes in biodiesel, renewable diesel, and related applications.

The role requires hands-on biotech lab experience, proficiency with ELN tools like Benchling, and strong collaboration across international teams. A Danish education background and bilingual communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in a Danish laboratory education program or equivalent.
• Several years of hands-on laboratory experience in biotech.
• Experience planning and executing laboratory trials.
• Strong documentation skills with electronic notebooks (Benchling).
• Interest in data analysis and automation using digital tools.
• Ability to work independently and in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute lab trials at laboratory scale for vegetable oils and fats.
• Handle, analyze, and report data from trials using Excel or SAS JMP.
• Maintain electronic notebooks and databases with raw data and study docs.

Skills

Degree in lab science

Hands-on lab experience

Lab trial planning

Benchling / ELN documentation

Data analysis & automation

Independent work

HPLC / GC / ICP / NMR

Enzymatic assays

Danish and English communication

Safety & compliance mindset

Education

Danish lab education program or equivalent

Tools

Benchling

SAS JMP

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?We need your talent, knowledge, and dedication to better our world with biology. At Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Oils and Fats Application Research is a global and fast-growing business area with research groups in Denmark and the US. You will join an international team of 16 scientists and research associates with diverse backgrounds, working closely with R&D to develop sustainable solutions that make a real difference.The role & your impactAs our new Laboratory Technician in Oils & Fats Application Research, you will play a key operational role in developing, scaling up, and implementing innovative solutions for vegetable oils and fats, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, degumming, interesterification, and applications within food and oleochemicals. You will also support exciting venture programs such as Carbon Capture and Plastic Recycling. Your work will directly contribute to advancing sustainable biosolutions globally.Your key responsibilities in this rolePlan and execute laboratory trials mimicking real industrial processes at laboratory scale, in collaboration with scientists.Handle, analyze, and report data and results from laboratory trials using Microsoft Excel or SAS JMP.Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and databases, including raw data and study documentation, with help of Benchling.Operate and maintain analytical equipment, including HPLC, GC, ICP, and NMR, to generate reliable data that supports laboratory trials.Collaborate and communicate with colleagues across laboratories and functions.Actively contribute to quality, safety, and data compliance initiatives.Ensure a well-organized, tidy, and safe laboratory environment.What you will need to be successful in this roleDegree from a Danish laboratory education program, e.g., Københavns Professionshøjskole, Erhvervsakademi København, Zealand Sjællands Erhvervsakademi, UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole, or equivalent.Several years of hands-on laboratory experience within the biotech industryExperience planning and executing laboratory trials.Strong documentation skills and experience working with electronic laboratory notebooks such as Benchling.Flair for and interest in data analysis and automation using digital tools, AI and relevant software.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international environment.Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment.Additional skills & interests we valuePractical experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, ICP, and/or NMRExperience with development of enzymatic assaysA proactive mindset with a passion for improving laboratory processes and routines.Good communication skills in both Danish and English.Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across scientific disciplines and cultures.What we offer youJoin a collaborative and international team where you can grow professionally while contributing to innovative and sustainable biosolutions. You will work closely with skilled scientists and research associates in a supportive environment that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and a positive culture. We are a close-knit team with an informal tone and plenty of humour. We work within a flat structure where everyone takes ownership of their responsibilities, and we genuinely enjoy working together.Working conditionsThis position is based in our laboratories in Lyngby, Denmark, where you will work hands-on with chemicals, samples, and analytical equipment in a research environment. Quality, safety, and data compliance are integral parts of the role, and you will collaborate closely with colleagues across laboratories and functions to support research and innovation activities.Application deadline: October 23rd, 2026. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possibleContact information: Head of O&F ARD Laboratory Joanna Wawrzynczyk at [e-mail] purpose guides the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.Opportunities for everyoneWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career