Microbial Strain Technician – Biobanking & R&D (12m)

IFF; Denmark; On-site; DKK 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Brabrand, Denmark, seeks two Laboratory Technicians for a fixed-term 12-month period to support a strategic strain collection transfer project. You will duplicate, verify, document, and transfer a large microbial strain collection, working with scientists and technicians to preserve cultures with high quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in microbial collections, biobanking practices, and laboratory quality systems while contributing to business continuity in an

Qualifications

• Education as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Technologist, Professional Bachelor, or similar qualification within microbiology, biotechnology, or life sciences.
• Experience with microbiological cultivation techniques and aseptic laboratory practices.
• Experience with microbial culture collections, cryopreservation, or biobanking is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, propagate, and preserve bacterial, yeast, and fungal cultures using established laboratory procedures.
• Support the duplication of microbial strains to ensure long-term security and preservation.
• Prepare growth media, reagents, cryovials, and other laboratory consumables.
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory databases and documentation systems.
• Ensure full traceability of strain-related activities and sample movements.
• Assist with inventory management, labeling, packaging, and transfer preparations.
• Analyze and document results and communicate progress to project stakeholders.
• Ensure safe, structured, and compliant laboratory operations at all times.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Aseptic technique

Biobanking

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Laboratory qualification in microbiology/life sciences

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

IFF in Brabrand, Denmark, seeks two Laboratory Technicians for a fixed-term 12-month period to support a strategic strain collection transfer project. You will duplicate, verify, document, and transfer a large microbial strain collection, working with scientists and technicians to preserve cultures with high quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in microbial collections, biobanking practices, and laboratory quality systems while contributing to business continuity in an