Lab assistant on an hourly basis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) is a nationally leading and internationally competitive environment for studies of tissue inflammation. Ample interaction between groups interested in different aspects of basic and applied molecular and cellular immunology leads to innovative approaches to address basic and clinical biological questions. The Eidsmo laboratory is part of the Division of Rheumatology, where interdisciplinary research focus on tissue immunology and epidemiology. The laboratory offers state-of-the art techniques, from basic cell sorting of tissue derived cells to cutting-edge molecular and imaging techniques.

Your mission

We seek a highly motivated person, preferably a person with a master degree, to help out with basic tasks in the laboratory, such as picking up skin samples, preparation of tissue samples, performing enzymatic experiments, preparing reagents and supporting the research group. This is a part time position, typically 5-15 hours per week. The work is performed in close collaboration with basic T cell biologists and clinicians to understand the fine-tuned balance between T cell biology in skin diseases

The task will include work on patient material, cell lines, animal models and primary skin-derived cells.

Your profile

We seek enthusiastic, hard-working and time-flexible individuals with a critical mind and an interest in biology and immunology.

Skills and personal qualities:

- Excellent communication skills and abilities to work in a highly dynamic international research team are essential.

- Excellent skills in English, written and spoken.

- Knowledge of experimental techniques within immunology and molecular biology. In vitro or ex vivo experimental systems.

Assessment criteria

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research

- Analytical skill

- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject

The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Application

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

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