Student Assistant to support Laboratory Operations

BioInnovation Institute (BII); København; On-site; DKK 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

BioInnovation Institute (BII) in Copenhagen invites applications for a Student Assistant to support day-to-day lab operations and a range of practical tasks, helping keep our laboratories running smoothly and safely while backing cutting-edge life science innovations. The role offers 10–15 hours per week, preferably in the afternoons, with flexibility for exams.

You will assist with waste handling, consumables, cleaning, dishwasher and autoclave duties, and help maintain a prime state of the

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student with at least two years remaining.
• Proficient in Danish and English, written and spoken.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and safety practices.
• Able to plan and execute daily tasks independently.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Bringing out cardboard and waste at the end of the day.
• Filling up consumables at the end of the day.
• Carry out laboratory cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Operating the dishwasher and autoclave and supporting related activities.
• Preparing and maintaining the laboratories in a prime state to enable our projects to perform.
• Encouraging users to maintain good and safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Lab service experience

Danish language

English language

Proactive

Independent planning

Education

Pursuing degree with at least two years remaining

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have a strong interest in science and laboratory work and would you like to support state-of-the-art research and innovation?

As our new Student Assistant, you’ll be part of the BII laboratory team, helping with day-to-day lab operations and a variety of diverse practical tasks. We’re looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys helping others, with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude.

Your Opportunity to Join BII

Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.

BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in Life Sciences, and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of human welfare and society. BII has created a vibrant and collaborative innovation environment in Copenhagen.

The Job

In close collaboration with the BII laboratory team, you will work with a wide variety of administrative and practical tasks and keep our laboratories running smoothly and safely while supporting groundbreaking life science innovations.

You Will Perform Laboratory Related Tasks Such As

• Bringing out cardboard and waste at the end of the day
• Filling up consumables at the end of the day
• Carry out laboratory cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Operating the dishwasher and autoclave and supporting related activities
• Preparing and maintaining the laboratories in a prime state to enable our projects to perform
• Encouraging users to maintain good and safe laboratory practices

The working hours are approximately 10-15 hours per week, preferably in the afternoons, and with flexibility to accommodate studies and exams. You have a flexible schedule and are available to work weekends.

Our Profile

To ensure continuity in the role, preference will be given to students with a minimum of two years remaining in their studies.

We are looking for a student assistant with laboratory service experience from a similar role or with a strong desire to learn. You are proficient in both spoken and written Danish and English and have a flair for the operation of laboratory equipment. You are independent and self-organizing in planning and execution of daily tasks. In addition, you have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

As a Person, You Are

• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn, with a positive attitude and a willingness to take initiative.
• Reliable and well-organized, able to plan and prioritize your work effectively.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where you balance multiple tasks and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Quality-conscious and detail-oriented, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes while being open to feedback.
• A supportive team player who enjoys helping others and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Working at BII At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured every day by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech. At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.

BII is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.