Analysing small molecules by GC-MS
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) aims at developing new knowledge and technologies to help facilitate the transformation from the existing oil-based chemical industry to a more sustainable bio-based society in which chemicals are produced biologically. The Biofoundry Analytics Team is providing reliable and accurate analytical services for the entire DTU Biosustain by means of state-of-the-art analytical techniques. We are now seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist to join the team in providing DTU Biosustain with professional analytical services.
The job
As an Analytical Chemist you will be part of a dynamic international team where you will be supporting the on-going activities and projects. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Analytics and your immediate responsibilities will be:
- Running existing GC-MS methods
- Setting up workflows (sample preparation, method development and data processing) for new GC-MS analyses
- Handling and reporting experimental data in reports, lab notebooks and LIMS-systems
- Writing and maintaining SOPs
- Flexibly and proactively helping other team members within the Analytics Team
- Daily maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS equipment
Your qualifications
- MSc in analytical chemistry or similar
- Hands on experience in running GC-MS analyses
- Hands on experience in setting up and performing sample preparation of biological samples for GC-MS analyses
- Proven experience in GC-MS method development and validation
- Very good communication and collaboration skills
- Very good skills in English (both oral and written) – our communication language is English
- Positive attitude
- Capable of working on your own initiative when appropriate
- Ability to keep calm in a hectic environment
What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of 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. We also offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and take into account the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
The position is a full-time position with a preferred starting date on May1st, 2025 (or according to mutual agreement).
The place of work is the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain), DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 31
March 2025.
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. All applications have to be written in English.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Linda Ahonen, Head of Analytics, linaho@biosustain.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.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods.
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.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Lyngby-Taarbæk
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 31-03-2025;
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