We are looking for a skilled and curious individual to manage and operate the Wet Lab and GMO Lab facilities at DTU Skylab. 

The role relies heavily on providing hands-on technical support to users on topics related to biology and biotechnology. You will support students and startups in designing and executing laboratory experiments, helping transform their ideas into functional prototypes. In this role, you will actively guide them in applying biological and biotechnological methods and tools.

Your role is to help our users making biology tangible
As the person responsible for the Wet Lab and GMO Lab, your core mission is to manage and develop these facilities to meet the needs of our users and expand the possibilities of biological technologies at DTU Skylab. You will be responsible for both day-to-day operations and long-term development of the labs. In addition, you will collaborate closely with DTU Skylab colleagues supporting activities and projects within the field of biosolutions, with close ties to Chemical Lab and FoodLab.

In your daily work, you will play a key role in strengthening Skylab’s community within biology and related disciplines. The role also involves fostering collaboration across DTU Skylab and DTU departments. Strong communication skills and the ability to present and provide feedback in a professional manner is considered an asset.

Your engagement with students may include co-creation of special courses, so prior experience with teaching or educational activities is a plus. 

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support, coaching, and sparring to students, researchers, and startups, guiding them in safe and well-planned use of the lab facilities.
• Manage, maintain and operate the infrastructure and equipment, including purchasing consumables and ensuring proper waste disposal in the Wet and GMO Labs.
• Inspire, guide and challenge users in innovation, idea and product development, and prototyping based on the possibilities offered by our labs.
• Help build and nurture a bold community of lab users by contributing to programs, special courses and other lab-relevant activities.

We imagine that you:

• Are a well-organized individual with solid hands-on experience working with biology and biotechnology in a lab setting. 
• Possess in-depth knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulations. 
• Are curious and proactive in learning new methods and gain new knowledge, while ensuring smooth daily lab operations. 
• Enjoy training and supporting students and startups with diverse challenges in lab experiments and prototyping, and thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. 
• Communicate clearly in both Danish and English and value collaboration across disciplines and backgrounds.

What we offer
At DTU Skylab, you will step into a central and meaningful role at the intersection of academia, innovation, and entrepreneurship. You will join a vibrant and dynamic environment where new projects and challenges arise every day. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of biology and biotechnology innovations at DTU Skylab and across DTU, working hands-on with student projects and startups. 

You will be part of a supportive, cross-functional team that values creativity, initiative, and collaboration - giving you the chance to grow while making a real impact.

Salary and Terms of Employment
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organizational agreement for office staff, lab technicians (laborant), and IT employees (HK/Stat), the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC), or another relevant collective agreement. 

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 March or according to mutual agreement.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 11 January 2026 (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 Head of Technology Section Kristine Garde at +45 5171 7776 or FoodLab Manager Roberto Flore at roflo@dtu.dk  +45 5273 2253.

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.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.