Full-time | 1-year temporary position with the possibility of extension or permanent employment
Do you enjoy hands-on laboratory work and take pride in executing routine workflows with precision and consistency? SNIPR is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Preclinical Testing team and support the reliable day-to-day execution of our in vitro experiments.
At SNIPR, we develop new medicines to combat antimicrobial resistance and treat metabolic diseases. Join a diverse, passionate, and fun international team at SNIPR in Copenhagen Ø, Denmark (www.sniprbiome.com).
About SNIPR
SNIPR is a Danish clinical-stage biotech company developing CRISPR-based medicines to combat antimicrobial resistance and treat metabolic diseases. Our platform combines bacteriophages, engineered probiotics, and CRISPR technology to precisely target harmful bacteria.
We currently have five CRISPR-based product programs spanning early discovery through Phase 2 clinical development. SNIPR is backed by leading investors, including Lundbeck Foundation BioCapital, SPRIN-D, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, North-East Family Office, and Wellington Partners.
Our team includes more than 30 scientists from leading academic institutions and biotech companies around the world. We are proud of our highly international and diverse workplace and of the advanced R&D environment we are building, supported by strong IP, AI, and robotics-assisted laboratory capabilities.
The Role
You will join our Preclinical Testing team and report to the Director of Preclinical Testing. The position is embedded in our In Vitro group and involves close collaboration with scientists and colleagues across SNIPR.
This is a full-time, temporary 1-year position with the possibility of extension or permanent employment.
This is a hands-on, supportive position focused on reliable execution of core laboratory workflows rather than method development. Your main focus will be to ensure that workflows are performed accurately, consistently, and on schedule. You will work closely with scientists and fellow laboratory technicians in a collaborative international environment, where careful work and dependable delivery directly support the development of next-generation medicines.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare agar plates with antibiotics or selective media for spotting and plaquing assays
- Perform serial dilutions and spotting assays for bacteria and bacteriophages
- Prepare and manage overnight bacterial and phage cultures
- Count and enumerate bacterial colonies and phage plaques with accuracy and consistency
- Support the preparation of materials for in vitro assays, including work with cell lines, metabolites, and peptides
- Assist the team in day-to-day experimental preparation, ensuring workflows run smoothly and on schedule
- Record and document methods and results in electronic laboratory notebooks
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
Required Qualifications
- Education as Laboratory Technician or similar
- At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience
- Experience working with bacteria, including sterile technique, culturing and plating
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Ability to work carefully and consistently with repetitive, process-driven laboratory tasks
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate execution and documentation
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple routine tasks in parallel
- A collaborative and reliable working style
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting in vitro assays
- Interest in laboratory automation and process optimization
- Practical experience performing high-throughput laboratory assays
- Experience working with bacteriophages is a plus
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are especially interested in candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated by being part of a collaborative laboratory team.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package including pension, health insurance, bonus, and warrant programme.
You will work from our facilities in Østerbro, Copenhagen, with easy access to public transportation and parkingar. Our laboratories include GMO1 and GMO2 facilities, and you will be part of a flat, international organization where every voice matters and collaboration are central to how we work.
We offer a professional, yet informal work environment built on trust, flexibility, and mutual respect — alongside colleagues from 17 nationalities who are passionate about science and enjoy working together. Expect a social and fun work environment.
Application
We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible and will review applications on a rolling basis. Online interviews may be offered in the initial stages of the process.
Application deadline: 3 May 2026
Please submit your application in English as one combined PDF including:
- Your CV
- A short motivation statement
