Senior Analytical Chemist - BRIGHT

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. The Biofoundry is an important part of BRIGHT and ensures effective development and implementation of strain design procedures in our design-build-test-learn workflow using big data and data science. The Analytics team is part of the Biofoundry and is providing reliable, accurate and high-throughput analytical services by means of state-of-the-art analytical techniques. We are now seeking a skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to join the team in providing BRIGHT with professional analytical services.

The job

As a Senior 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 working together with another Analytical Chemist on our GC-based platforms, and you will be reporting directly to the Head of Analytics. Your immediate responsibilities will be:

Independently taking responsibility for handling incoming requests and projects in accordance to existing priorities

Running existing GC-MS and GC-FID methods

Setting up workflows (sample preparation, method development and data processing) for new GC-based 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 and GC-FID equipment

Our expectations of you

We are looking for a colleague who likes to create results via positive and efficient teamwork. As part of this, you must thrive in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural and highly interactive environment where knowledge sharing, and collaboration are keys to succeed. Additionally, your CV comprises:

PhD in analytical chemistry or similar

Experience in independently running assigned projects (requiring GC analyses) from the planning phase to reporting of data

Hands on experience in running GC-MS and GC-FID systems

Experience in using Olfactory GC-MS will be considered an advantage

Experience in flavor profile analysis will be considered an advantage

Hands on experience in setting up and performing sample preparation of biological samples for GC-MS and GC-FID analyses

Proven experience in GC-MS and GC-FID method development and validation

Strong oral and written skills in English – our communication language is English

Flexibility, enthusiasm, responsibility, team spirit and excellent collaboration skills

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 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 appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

The position is a full-time position with a preferred starting date on February 1st, 2027 (or according to mutual agreement).

The place of work will The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT), DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than Monday, 30 November 2026. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. All applications must be written in English.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Linda Ahonen, Head of Analytics, linaho@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 Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture). The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.