Laboratory Technician - Biology and Ecotoxicology

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging job in a laboratory with great opportunity for personal development and responsibility? Do you have experience with biodegradability, environmental or ecotoxicological studies? If your answer is yes, we can offer you a challenging position in an informal and truly international environment in an international company that helps solve the world’s challenges in water environments.

We offer

• A great opportunity to apply, shape and expand your skills and expertise.
• A team of highly qualified, specialised, and dedicated colleagues
• Flex time and compensation for work in weekends and overtime payment
• A good mixture of independent and teamwork

Responsibilities and challenges

You will be part of a dedicated team of 18 colleagues including laboratory technicians and biologists. The main fields of activities include performance evaluation of maritime technologies, biological analyses and ecotoxicological studies.

The responsibilities and challenges in the job are:

• Performing biodegradability analysis
• Performing ecotoxicological studies with aquatic organisms
• Biological analyses of living microalgae and zooplankton
• Calculations and reporting of data generated in the laboratory
• Adherence to standard operating procedures
• Flexibility to work late and weekends periodically when required
• Maintaining the laboratory, including calibration of equipment, chemical supplies, and consumable inventory

Qualifications and personal skills

We are looking for a new colleague who should have the following qualifications:

• Education as laboratory technician (laborant)
• Relevant practical experience with ecotoxicological or biological laboratory work is an advantage but not a requirement
• Basic knowledge of calculation spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)
• Good communication skills in English
• Advantage if able to understand and speak Danish, but not a requirement
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

Office location

• Hørsholm, Denmark - 25 km north of Copenhagen.

How to apply

• Please submit your application including CV via the relevant job posting on DHI’s website: http://www.dhigroup.com/careers
• Deadline for application is 31 May 2024. Applications and interviews will be handled continuously.
• For further information please contact Head of Laboratory, Christina Lauren Brandsbjerg (tel.: 2427 9311, chbr@dhigroup.com)