Do you want to develop stem cell based cellular therapy?

At the division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Lanner laboratory is working towards novel treatments of Age-related macular degeneration through the use of human embryonic stem cells. The laboratory will be producing stem cell derived retinal cells to be used in planned clinical trial. We are now recruiting a biomedical analyst for the production of retinal cells from embryonic stem cells within the GMP facility at the Karolinska University. The cells will be used in a clinical trial planned at the S:t Eriks Eye Hospital together with industrial collaborator. 

Your mission

As a biomedical analyst in the Lanner Lab you will be part of a highly competent and dedicated team developing and producing an embryonic stem cell derived cell product to be tested in clinical trial. This is the perfect position if you are interested in getting into the field of stem cell based regenerative medicine.

Your profile

The applicant should have experience in research concerning regenerative stem cell biology with extensive experience in mammalian cell culture. In the selection we will put focus on subject specific knowledge relating to culture and analysis of cell culture products as well as GMP production. Scientific background is desirable but not a requirement. Analysis methodologies could include flow cytometry, ELISA, immunofluorescence and qPCR. Previous experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation is preferred. The successful applicant also needs to be highly motivated, structured and collaborative.

What do we offer?

The position is temporary and set to 1,5 years.

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Flemingsberg

About the Lanner Lab

About the project

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 30th August 2020.

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

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Huddinge
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-3296/2020
Contact
  • Fredrik Lanner, 0730244705
Union representative
  • Laila Nauman, SACO, laila.nauman@ki.se
  • Christina Hebert, OFR, 08-585 838 77
  • Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se
Published 04.Aug.2020
Last application date 30.Aug.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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