Laboratory Assistant in the Biomedicum HistoCore Facility

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We invite applications for a Laboratory Assistant 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 role

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

To be eligible for the position of Laboratory Assistant, you should demonstrate technical and methodological expertise relevant to histology.

We are looking for a candidate with at least a bachelor’s degree in biological or life sciences, and prior experience or familiarity with histological techniques such as tissue embedding, sectioning, and working with both frozen and paraffin-embedded samples. 

You are comfortable working with chemical reagents and strictly following laboratory safety protocols. Precision and care in handling delicate biological samples are essential. You should also be prepared to work with frozen tissues in subzero temperatures and perform tasks in cold environments.

Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues are crucial. You are adaptable and can manage shifting project timelines and multiple parallel tasks efficiently. Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace are important to success in this role.

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; knowledge of Swedish is an advantage but not required. You should also have strong communication skills, with the ability to train and support colleagues and researchers. 

We value a proactive and collaborative mindset, and we are looking for someone who is motivated to learn, contribute to a dynamic research environment, and grow with the team.
A positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting are highly valued.

Karolinska Institutet will assess applicants based on an overall evaluation of their qualifications and abilities to determine which candidate is best suited to contribute to the positive development of the facility.

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. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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