Take the lead in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and customer confidence in one of the world’s leading ISO 17025-accredited radiation dosimetry laboratories.

We are looking for a skilled development engineer to take on the role of quality manager in our ISO 17025-accredited radiation dosimetry laboratory, which is located on the beautiful peninsula Risø north of Roskilde. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of our measurement and calibration services—delivered to customers across industrial and healthcare sectors. This role involves close collaboration with customers, technicians, and internal experts to uphold quality standards while supporting the ongoing development of our services.

Our dosimetry laboratory is internationally recognized for its excellence in high-accuracy dosimetry in electron, x-ray, and gamma radiation applications. Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory (HDRL) delivers commercial calibration and measurement services for industrial applications such as medical device sterilization, and the Laboratory for Fundamental Medical Dosimetry (LFMD) supports radiotherapy-related dosimetry at hospitals.

The job
As Quality Manager and Development Engineer, you will play a central role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and continuous improvement of our dosimetry services. Your responsibilities will span both administrative and operational tasks, with a strong focus on maintaining ISO 17025 compliance, supporting customers, and contributing to the laboratory’s development and research. The job consists of three main areas of work, described below:

Quality Management and Compliance

• Lead annual management reviews and internal audits in line with ISO 17025 standards
• Maintain and update the laboratory’s quality system, including procedures, templates, forms, and quality-related documents
• Manage complaints, nonconformities, and change control processes to ensure timely resolution and compliance
• Prepare documentation for customer audits and external assessments
• Review and update uncertainty budgets and calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) in collaboration with technical staff

Operational and Technical Support

• Oversee internal calibration verification of dosimetry systems and key instrumentation
• Participate in and report on international inter-laboratory comparisons
• Handle feedback mechanisms, including customer surveys and continuous service improvement
• Support the implementation and maintenance of technical documentation
• Assist in technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement of calibration procedures

Customer Engagement and Development

• Work directly with customers on technical and quality-related matters, including site visits for on-location measurements
• Represent the laboratory at conferences, meetings, and industry events—both nationally and internationally
• Take an active role in the development and refinement of our customer relationship management (CRM) platform
• Contribute to strengthening customer relationships and identifying opportunities for service improvements or new services

What we are looking for
We are seeking a candidate with a strong technical background and a quality-driven mindset who thrives in a collaborative, customer-oriented environment. The right person for this role communicates clearly, maintains a good overview of tasks, and adapts flexibly to shifting priorities. You should enjoy working in a team, be comfortable engaging with both colleagues and external partners, and be motivated to take ownership of processes.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field (preferably at MSc level)
• Experience with quality management systems, ideally within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited or similarly regulated environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Structured and analytical approach to documentation, compliance, and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) and willingness to travel for short term work-related activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation dosimetry, calibration techniques, or measurement systems
• Experience with calibration uncertainty budgets, CMCs, and inter-laboratory comparisons
• Familiarity with customer interaction and service documentation in a technical setting
• Interest in or experience with CRM systems and customer relationship development
• Danish language skills or willingness to acquire them

What we offer in return
We offer an exciting and meaningful position in an international and welcoming environment, where research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice all contribute to real-world impact in both industry and society. You’ll be part of a skilled and dedicated team working with high-accuracy radiation dosimetry for industrial and medical applications.

At DTU, we value professionalism and are committed to supporting the continuous development of our staff. You’ll have access to training and learning opportunities and be encouraged to grow in your role. We offer great flexibility, a collaborative atmosphere, and the freedom to take initiative and help shape how we work and serve our customers.

DTU is one of Europe’s leading research and education institutions within technical and natural sciences—and a great place to build a career with purpose and impact.

Salary and appointment terms
Salary and appointment terms will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer, Senior Officer, Senior Executive Officer.

The position is a full-time position at DTU Health Tech. Starting date is 1 September 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Risø Campus in Roskilde.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 25 July 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 Head of Section, Christina Ankjærgaard on +45 6165 6929 or cank@dtu.dk .

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.

DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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.