Laboratory Technician or Biomedical Laboratory Scientist

We are looking for a motivated and curious Laboratory Technician/ Biomedical Laboratory Scientist to join the HistoLab within the Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Platform (RMPP). The expected start date is June 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a newly educated or early-career technician who would like to develop their skills in histology and contribute to cutting-edge metabolic research in an international research environment.

Our research

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at the Panum building since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

The position is based in the Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Platform (RMPP), which provides advanced phenotyping services to researchers studying metabolism and metabolic diseases. The platform supports a wide range of research projects by performing specialized analyses of rodent tissues and physiological parameters.

Within RMPP, the HistoLab plays a key role in providing high-quality histological analyses, supporting multiple research groups across CBMR and external collaborators. The lab works with a wide range of histological techniques to investigate tissue morphology, cellular signaling, and metabolic processes.

Your job

You will join the HistoLab within RMPP and become part of a small and dedicated team consisting of a research consultant and two laboratory technicians (including this position).

In the HistoLab, we support several research groups across CBMR. You will therefore work closely with PhD students, Postdoctoral researchers, and other scientists who perform histology-based projects in the lab. The position offers a dynamic working environment where you will contribute to multiple research projects and interact with researchers from different scientific backgrounds.

Your tasks will include

As a Laboratory Technician/ Biomedical Laboratory Scientist in our histology lab, you will become part of a collaborative research environment and work with a variety of histological techniques. Your tasks will include:

• Tissue processing, including paraffin embedding and preparation of frozen sections
• Performing histological and immunohistochemical staining, as well as in situ hybridization
• Working with microscopy for evaluation and documentation of samples
• Performing laboratory analyses and supporting ongoing research projects
• Participating in the testing, optimization, and implementation of new histological methods
• Supporting daily laboratory organization (e.g., ordering reagents, shipments, and maintaining sample/material inventories)

You will work closely with researchers and other technicians and will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain hands-on experience with advanced histological methods.

Profile

We are looking for a motivated and curious Laboratory Technician/ Biomedical Laboratory Scientist who enjoys working in a collaborative research environment and is interested in developing their skills in histology.

Newly graduated technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Desired qualifications and experience

• Must have a degree as Laboratory Technician or Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (academy profession degree or similar qualification as recognized by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science)
• Interest in histology and laboratory-based research
• Experience with histological techniques (e.g., tissue preparation, IHC, or in situ hybridization) is an advantage but not required
• Basic IT skills; experience with tools such as GraphPad Prism or ImageJ is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (Danish is an advantage but not required)

Personal qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is curious, motivated, and eager to learn new laboratory techniques
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a friendly and supportive environment
• Is organized and able to handle different tasks in a dynamic laboratory setting
• Has a positive attitude and a “can-do” mindset

Place of employment

The place of employment is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of salary and employment

The employment as Laboratory Technician or Biomedical Laboratory Scientist is a full-time position for 2 years. Expected starting date is June 1, 2026, or after agreement.

Employment as Laboratory Technician (laborant) will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and OAO/HK STAT. The position is placed in salary group 3 or 4 depending on qualifications and experience.

Employment as Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (bioanalytiker) will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Danske Bioanalytikere.

Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Research Consultant Oksana Dmytriyeva at oksana@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk .

Application

Your application, in English, should include:

• Cover letter detailing your motivation and background for applying for the position
• CV
• Diploma and transcripts of records
• Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications
• Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 1-2 professional reference

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply for position” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 24 April 2026 at 23:59 CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.