Laboratory Technician - Immunology - DTU Health Tech

Laboratory Technician - Immunology - DTU Health Tech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support immunology projects in Cambridge. Candidates should have a strong background in human immunology and cell-based assays. Responsibilities include developing assay platforms and conducting cell characterizations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PBMC and/or primary immune cell culture in in vitro assays.
• Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot issues with cell profiles.
• Experience with immunological techniques such as ELISpot/FluoroSpot.

Responsibilities

• Utilise and develop assay platforms to assess immune responses.
• Isolate, bank and characterize human PBMC.
• Perform lab inspections to maintain quality.

Skills

Human immunology

Cell-based assays

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Creative problem solving

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Academy Profession or higher Degree in Biological Sciences/Immunology

Master’s degree/PhD or equivalent in Biological Sciences/Immunology

Job description

DTU and Lonza is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its Early Development Services team based in Cambridge as part of a three-year project focused on advancing in silico immunogenicity prediction models. This is a lab-based, delivery-focused role for an exceptional experimentalist with a strong foundation in human immunology and cell-based bioassays.

The ideal candidate will combine rigorous attention to detail and high-quality data generation with a creative, problem-solving mindset. The role is well-suited to candidates at various career stages — including those coming from an industrial immunology background ready to apply their expertise in a fast-paced, translational setting.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across the Lonza and DTU sites, contributing to the development of cutting-edge immunology platforms and predictive tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise and develop existing assay platforms to assess the immune response to therapeutic molecules.
• Isolation, banking and characterisation of human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells).
• Improvement/development of assay platforms.
• Data-interpretation, reporting and evaluation.
• Performing lab and area inspections to maintain high levels of quality and safety. Contribute to lab cleaning rota and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with external customers and internal stakeholders across departments and sites.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior members of the team.

What we need you to have:

• Bachelor/Academy Profession or higher Degree in Biological Sciences/Immunology[AS3].
• Expertise in human immunology, primary immune cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Previous experience with PBMC and/or primary immune cell culture in in vitro assays using excellent aseptic technique. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot issues with cell profiles and performance. Leads in maintaining and improving cell quality and process.
• Experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISpot/FluoroSpot, Luminex, ELISA or live cell imaging to assess immune cell function.
• Creative problem solving / trouble shooting activities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent record keeping and attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree/PhD or equivalent experience in Biological Sciences/Immunology[AS4].
• An interest and some experience in bioinformatics tool.
• Understanding of human immunology and bioassay development.
• Relevant industry or research experience.

Salary and appointment terms

For the job you will be hired at DTU, but in the job you will mainly be working in the Lonza lab in Cambridge, UK. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), or accordance with the Danish OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Office Clerks, Laboratory Technicians and IT staff (HK/stat).

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Monday 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Morten Nielsen, [e-mail] or Michael Hodskinson, [e-mail]. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.