Laboratory Engineer in the Biomedicum HistoCore Facility

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We invite applications for a laboratory engineer position to work in the HistoCore at Biomedicum. The position will be based at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, which offers a collegial, international, and dynamic research environment. Biomedicum's HistoCore, led by Prof. Camilla Svensson, provides consultation, method development, and practical services to researchers at Karolinska Institutet. We offer an exciting and collaborative research environment where you can make a difference.

Your mission

We are looking for a motivated individual interested in working side by side with the HistoCore staff, assisting with routine tasks as well as tailoring services to meet customer needs and performing other duties within the HistoCore.

Your tasks at HistoCore will include:

• Tissue preparation and embedding
• Sectioning of tissue
• Histological staining
• Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
• Digital image analysis and quantification
• Protocol optimization and troubleshooting
• Laboratory organization and maintenance
• Collaboration with research groups
• Conducting introductions/training for new users of the core facility's equipment
• Working on matters related to environmental safety, biosafety, and risk assessments 

Your profile

It is particularly advantageous if the applicant has demonstrated several years of laboratory experience focusing on tissue processing for histological, antibody-based, and RNA-based analysis. While fluency in Swedish is beneficial, it is essential that you are fluent in both spoken and written English. The successful candidate will be a team player, a good communicator, well-organized, and enjoy interactions with researchers and students. You should possess a strong sense of responsibility, be goal-oriented, and have the capacity and flexibility to solve daily challenges. You are service-minded and eager to contribute to the success of other researchers. It is advantageous if you have experience in method implementation and protocol development, particularly related to tissue processing and analysis, and you are keen to learn more.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment filled with expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. We conduct successful medical research and offer the widest range of medical education programs in Sweden. At KI, you will meet researchers with diverse research focuses working together. It is this interdisciplinary collaboration that contributes to KI’s world-leading position in research. Many of the professionals you encounter in healthcare have been educated at KI. A close relationship with the healthcare sector is essential for creating education and research of the highest quality. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is also a state authority, which means that as an employee, you receive excellent benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply!

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. 

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