Two Laboratory Technicians (12-month temporary positions)

IFF; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 330,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about microbiology and interested in helping preserve valuable microbial resources for future innovation? Do you enjoy hands‑on laboratory work and collaborating with scientists in an international R&D environment? If so, this temporary opportunity within our Food Protection R&D team could be the perfect fit.

To support a strategic strain collection transfer project, we are looking for two Laboratory Technicians to join our Food Protection R&D team in Brabrand, Denmark, for a fixed‑term period of 12 months. In this role, you will contribute to the duplication, verification, documentation, and transfer of a large microbial strain collection. Working closely with scientists and laboratory technicians, you will help ensure that our valuable cultures are preserved, accurately documented, and transferred according to the highest quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with microbial collections, biobanking practices, and laboratory quality systems while supporting an important business continuity initiative.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• You have an 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 is preferred.
• Experience working with microbial culture collections, cryopreservation, or biobanking is an advantage but not required.
• You are professionally proficient in both English and Danish. Proficiency in German would be an advantage.
• You have good IT skills and are comfortable working with databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• You work systematically and pay close attention to detail.
• You can work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with colleagues.
• You possess strong planning and organizational skills and thrive in a project‑oriented environment.
• You have a positive and proactive mindset and enjoy learning new skills.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a strategically important project within Food Protection R&D. You will gain valuable experience in strain collection management, microbial preservation, and laboratory quality systems while working alongside passionate colleagues in a dynamic and international environment.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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