Laborantpraktikant, Oils & Fats Application R&D, Lyngby

Interested in a career that matters?


 Are you curious about science, sustainability, and hands-on laboratory work? Join the Oils & Fats & Ventures AR team and gain practical experience in a research environment where biology-based innovation helps address industrial and sustainability challenges.

Our department consists of 17 colleagues, including scientists, laboratory associates, leadership, and a student helper. We work across two focus areas:

developing innovative enzymatic solutions for oil and fat processing applications and creating new biosolutions for emerging sustainability opportunities such as carbon capture and renewable plastics. As a Laboratory Technician Trainee, you will become an integrated member of our team, collaborating with experienced scientists and laboratory technicians while building valuable technical and professional skills.

The role & your impact

As a Laboratory Technician Trainee, you will contribute to ongoing research and development projects that support real industrial applications and customer challenges. The role offers broad exposure to analytical techniques, laboratory operations, data analysis, and scientific documentation while helping advance innovative biosolutions.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Participate in laboratory-based research and development activities within oils, fats, and sustainability-focused projects.
• Perform laboratory experiments and analyses under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
• Learn to operate and interpret results from analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, titration, and NIR spectroscopy.
• Analyze and process experimental data using Excel and SAS JMP.
• Document laboratory work accurately using the electronic laboratory notebook system Benchling.
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory associates on project activities and knowledge sharing.
• Support the generation of data that contributes to product development and commercial innovation.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

We are looking for someone who is about to complete the theoretical part of their Laboratory Technician education and is available to start their traineeship on February 1, 2027.

• Enrolled in, or eligible for, a Laboratory Technician Traineeship program.
• A strong interest in laboratory work, chemistry, biotechnology, analytical science, or related disciplines.
• Good attention to detail and a structured approach to documenting work.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn digital laboratory and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Curiosity and motivation to learn new laboratory techniques and scientific concepts.
• Strong communication skills in a collaborative working environment.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Interest in industrial biotechnology, oils and fats processing, or sustainability applications.
• Familiarity with analytical laboratory equipment through education or previous project work.
• Experience using Excel for data handling and analysis.
• Interest in scientific problem solving and continuous learning.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary research environment.

What we offer you

• An 11-month Laboratory Technician Traineeship in a highly educational environment with exposure to a broad portfolio of research projects and analytical methodologies.
• The opportunity to build hands-on experience with advanced laboratory methods and analytical equipment, including HPLC, GC, NMR, titration, and NIR spectroscopy.
• Close collaboration with experienced laboratory technicians, scientists, chemists, and specialists in a strong professional environment where colleagues actively support your development.
• Training in data analysis using Excel and SAS JMP, as well as experience with electronic laboratory documentation through Benchling.
• Insight into how a global biosolutions company develops innovative solutions that address real industrial applications and customer challenges.
• A varied workday combining independent responsibilities with teamwork across projects and disciplines.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues with a strong track record of successfully training laboratory technician trainees.
• An opportunity to develop technical, practical, and professional competencies that can create strong career opportunities within the industry and at Novonesis.

Working conditions

• Standard working hours are typically 08:00-16:00.
• Flexible working hours are available within the framework of 06:30-17:00.
• Laboratory-based role with hands-on experimental work.
• Work is carried out in close collaboration with scientists and laboratory technicians while also allowing for independent responsibility.
• The role combines practical laboratory activities, data analysis, and documentation.

Relevant information

Application deadline: 9 September 2026

We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Please apply with your CV. We would also very much like to hear about your motivation for wanting to complete your traineeship specifically in our team and what you find interesting about our work. Therefore, we encourage you to include a few lines about this in your CV.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact:

Joanna Wawrzynczyk - JOWW@novonesis.com

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career