Two Laboratory Technicians (12-month temporary positions)

International N&H Denmark ApS; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Brabrand, Denmark seeks two Laboratory Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term assignment to support a strategic strain collection transfer project. You will duplicate, verify, document, and transfer microbial strains, ensuring high-quality preservation and traceability in a collaborative, international R&D environment.

You will work with bacterial, yeast, and fungal cultures, maintain databases, prepare media and consumables, and contribute to biobanking and quality systems while growing

Qualifications

• Education in microbiology or life sciences required.
• Experience with cultivation techniques and aseptic practices preferred.
• German language skills are an advantage.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, propagate, and preserve cultures.
• Support duplication of microbial strains.
• Prepare growth media and lab consumables.
• Maintain records in databases and documentation systems.
• Ensure full traceability of strain activities.
• Assist with inventory management and labeling.
• Analyze and document results for stakeholders.
• Maintain safe, compliant lab operations.
• Scaling responsibilities by prior experience.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Microbiology knowledge

English proficiency

Danish proficiency

IT skills

Education

Laboratory Technician or equivalent in microbiology

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

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.
• Responsibility level in all tasks will depend on your prior experience and competencies.

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.

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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At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.

As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.

We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.