Enzyme Biotechnology Specialist at DTU Bioengineering

The job

You will be in charge of the daily management and organization of the molecular biology laboratory, including supplies, materials storage, and equipment. The job also involves work in the lab with cloning, expression, protein engineering, purification, and biochemical characterization of enzymes in ongoing research projects. As a specialist you will also be involved in methods selection, research design, assessment of new experimental approaches, instrument maintenance, development of protocols and new methods in the enzyme biotechnology pipeline. Participation in ongoing scientific projects also involves participation in research meetings with internal and external partners, presentation of data, and preparation of slides for such meetings.

The job also includes training of new group members and visitors in technologies and protocols used in the laboratory as well as supervision of selected PhD students and BSc/MSc students.

The position has direct reference to the Enzyme Technology group leader, Head of Section Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology, Prof. Anne S. Meyer.

Our expectations of you/Required qualifications

• Research experience in work-flow planning and data documentation in enzyme biotechnology with a relevant educational background, and expertise in enzymology and molecular biology techniques.
• Practical experience with protein informatics, cloning, protein engineering, expression in microbial systems, and purification, preferably with different types of enzymes, notably microbial redox and carbohydrate processing enzymes.
• Experience with assay development and high throughput techniques.
• Practical experience with research planning and documentation using electronic lab book systems.
• Strong technical, organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills, and exceptional reliability.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both speaking and writing.

What we offer in return

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research and teaching to deliver high quality research and benefit the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Enzyme Biotechnology Specialist.

The position is a full-time position 37 h/week. Starting date is September 1. 2025.

The workplace is DTU Bioengineering at DTU Lyngby Campus.

The contract is for 2 years.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 31 August 2025 .Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

Contact person for the position is Prof. Anne S. Meyer, asmeamanda43veronica96@dtu.dkbaker-lee.dkwoodward.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.

***The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering)** is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus*

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.