Research engineer within operations for large-scale sequencing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Division
SciLifeLab (http://www.scilifelab.se) is a national center for large-scale life science research with an advanced technological infrastructure. At SciLifeLab, multidisciplinary research is carried out based on DNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, proteomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics and system biology. The goal is to enable Swedish researchers to analyze genes, transcripts and proteins in different organisms in order to map molecular mechanisms related to health and the environment. Examples of thematic research areas that are currently being processed within SciLifeLab are clinical genomics / proteomics, cancer genome and the genomics of complex diseases as well as ecological and environmental genomics.

The employment applies to a position at the Genomics Production team, which is a part of NGI - Stockholm (National Genomics Infrastructure - Stockholm) located at SciLifeLab in Solna. NGI - Stockholm, Genomics Production provides large-scale sequencing, as well as knowledge of this, to Swedish research groups. The aim is to promote Swedish research and to keep Sweden competitive within the field of genomics. This is achieved by working towards high quality of both data, analyzes and service.

Job description
We are looking for a research engineer for our production team to work with library preparations and quality controls. Someone who is very careful and responsible and thrives on daily handling and preparation of important samples in a quality-assured laboratory environment to promote research throughout Sweden. The samples are varied and the methods advanced, hence some problem solving is a natural part of the work.

Main duties

• Quality control incoming samples according to validated routines
• Prepare and quality control libraries for large-scale sequencing according to validated methods
• Check and maintain instruments and methods according to assigned responsibilities

This position is a substitute (full-time) for one year.

Qualifications
As applicant you should have:

• A college degree in molecular biology or similar
• Be well acquainted with work in laboratory environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience of large-scale sequencing, especially with Illumina technology but also other techniques for DNA- and RNA analysis.
• Experience from service-oriented laboratory operations
• Previous experience with information systems for laboratories and quality assurance (ISO)
• A good ability to communicate in Swedish and English (written and verbal)

We place great importance on personal characteristics.

Application process
Your application should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts from college/university
• Brief description of why you are interested in the position
• Contact information for a couple of references

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.