Student Lab Assistant

Salary Competitive

Are you a curious and hands-on student eager to make a real impact through sustainable innovation? 

At Algiecel, we’re on a mission to nourish the world with natural, protein- and omega-3-rich ingredients - while actively fighting climate change. Our team shares a strong sense of purpose, collaboration, and curiosity as we work together to scale up our innovative algae-based technology. 

As a Student Lab Assistant in our R&D team, you’ll be hands-on in operating and optimizing our large-scale algae cultivation reactor at Novonesis in Kalundborg - a demonstration unit designed to showcase Algiecel’s breakthrough technology. You’ll also collaborate closely with our R&D team in Taastrup, assisting in monitoring, testing, and processing harvested material. 

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, practical student who wants to develop skills in bioprocess operations, laboratory practice, and data handling - and make a real contribution to the future of climate-positive biotechnology. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Sampling and monitoring of the algae reactor (weekdays and weekends) 

  • Observing algae health and growth parameters 

  • Preparing media, performing cleaning (CIP) and biomass testing 

  • Recording, organizing, and processing operational data 

  • Supporting related processes such as harvesting, downstream processing, and shipping 

 

Qualifications 

  • Currently studying as an operations-, process technician, or engineering student (min. 1 year left of studies) 

  • Experience working in laboratories – algae experience is a plus 

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); Danish is an advantage 

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for data handling) 

 

About You 

  • You’re curious about biological production and microalgae 

  • You enjoy hands-on problem-solving and learning new technologies  • You’re organized, proactive, and able to manage your time independently 

  • You thrive in a small, collaborative team environment  • You’re motivated to grow your skills in biotech and sustainability 

 

Terms 

  • Part-time (10–12 hours per week) 

  • Flexible schedule: 3–4 weekdays (1–2 hours/day) and during cultivation periods on Saturdays and Sundays (1–2 hours/day) 

  • Location: Novonesis Kalundborg and 4–5 annual visits to Danish Technological Institute (DTI), Gregersensvej 1, DK-2630 Taastrup 

  • Reporting to: Production & Operations Manager (Kalundborg) 

  • Start date: 1 February 2026 

 

What We Offer 

  • A flexible workplace where you can shape your working hours around your studies 

  • Hands-on training in cultivation operations, biological testing, and lab skills 

  • Great opportunities for internships, student projects, and continued skill development 

  • The chance to contribute to real-world scale-up of climate-positive biotechnology 


Do you want to join the Algiecel Team? 

Please send a motivated application and your CV before 1 December 2025. We will look forward to reading it. Interviews will be held continuously, starting in week 46 of 2025.   

We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

 

For more information or questions please contact us at career@algiecel.com or phone number +45 30700085

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Work life balance
Work life balance

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Skill development
Skill development

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

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Algiecel A/S

WHAT WE DO ALGIECEL is a BioSolutions company on a mission to deliver sustainable, high-quality ingredients at scale – meeting the growing global demand without pressuring our planet’s ecosystem. Harnessing nature’s own way and putting it to use at industrial scale, we grow microalgae using light and CO2 in modular photobioreactors. Our microalgae-based ingredients are rich in protein, omega-3 and bioactives. We are building a reliable, scalable source of marine nutrients for food, feed and cosmetic markets – without exploiting nature. WHY WE DO IT With the way we feed to world today, we are overexploiting planetary boundaries. There is a critical need for reliable partners who can translate innovation into industrial capacity for sustainable ingredients at scale. ALGIECEL exists to provide an alternative with low CO2, water and land use, to customers that want to decarbonize their value chain. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 1.Ingredient Value: We offer premium-quality, microalgae-based ingredients with consistent functionality and full traceability—designed to meet the rigorous standards of modern supply chains. 2. Sustainability: Our production process minimizes CO₂ emissions, water use, and land footprint—replacing resource-intensive ingredients like fish oil and fish meal.. 3. Modular System: Our compact, modular photobioreactor system enables low-risk, flexible scaling with strong unit economics—making sustainable growth achievable, one module at a time.

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