Software developer for Karolinska Institutet Biobank

Karolinska Institutet Biobank (KI Biobank) is a core-facility at Karolinska Institutet situated at the department of medical epidemiology and biostatistics (MEB). Its purpose is to provide services and infrastructure for biobanking of samples and data for ethically approved research studies with the goal of improving public health. We offer cost effective services with high quality and security to meet researchers’ needs of fast and flexible research infrastructure. Our vision is simple: improved human health for all.

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. The department is among the largest of its type in Europe and has especially strong research profiles in psychiatric, cancer, reproductive, pediatric, pharmaco, genetic, and geriatric epidemiology, eating disorders, precision medicine, and biostatistics.

Part of the success of our department is due to our collaborative spirit where one factor is that researchers at the Department share and co-finance common resources (e.g., IT and an applied biostatistics group). The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at http://ki.se/en/meb

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are now recruiting and seeking a talented expert to ensure that our IT systems are sustainable, effective, secure, and future proof. The IT group at KI Biobank is today composed of four software developers working together on systems that support sample- and data collection for research.

Your mission

As a software developer at KI Biobank, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the heart of Karolinska Institutet. The work done at the biobank has the potential to improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and lead to new treatments for various diseases. Your role will focus on the development, maintenance, and deployment of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), which currently manages data from close to a million donors and approximately 9 million samples stored in the biobank. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining scripts controlling laboratory robots as well as integrating laboratory equipment to our IT systems. The everyday tasks also include support for software used at the biobank. Given the sensitive nature of the data we handle, security is a key priority in our development work.

Your profile

Requirements

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Experience with full stack development with emphasis on backend development using Java.
• Experience in using version control.
• Experience in using SQL databases.
• Good knowledge in both written and oral Swedish and English.
• Experience of offering support to end users.

Personal qualifications

• You have good collaboration skills.
• You are structured and flexible.
• You have good analytical ability.

Emphasis will be put on applicant’s personal qualities

Desirable skills

Experience in working with database migration.

• Experience in agile methodologies, e.g., Scrum.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment.
• Knowledge of deploying applications on Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with Mulesoft or other enterprise service buses.
• Experience working as an IT configuration specialist, e.g., configuring/adapting complex software to fit specific needs.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System.
• Knowledge of VBScript or similar scripting languages.

What do we offer?

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A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. 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 also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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