Research Laboratory Manager

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The research at the Division of Molecular Metabolism aims at understanding the regulation of mitochondrial function and the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in disease and ageing. Using patient material and different animal models, our overall aim is to get insights into disease pathophysiology and to develop novel treatments.

Your mission

We are currently looking for a Research Laboratory Manager to join the research group of Joanna Rorbach. The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and smooth running of the research group.

The duties will be varied and include:

• facilitating paper and grant submissions, coordinating and arranging meetings.
• handling invoices, completing expense claims.
• assisting with public engagement: e.g., maintaining and developing websites, producing material for presentations
• supporting laboratory organization, including ordering supplies, helping with laboratory tasks, developing techniques and protocols, and maintaining an efficient and well-organized lab space

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that has a genuine interest in research and research administration. We welcome applications from candidates with research experience in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology or other related field, preferably holding a Licentiate or PhD degree. Experience from work with similar duties at a University is an advantage. The successful candidate is a service-minded person with a can-do attitude who enjoys working with people and take pride in delivering work of good quality. The work requires:

• strong organization and communication skills and a service focus
• excellent knowledge of the English language and computer skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• good ability to plan and prioritize their work

The applicant must be able to integrate well into the international and multidisciplinary environment. Personal suitability is therefore of great importance.

What do we offer?

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.

The Division of Molecular Metabolism, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, is located at the newly built and modern laboratory Biomedicum at Solna campus of Karolinska Institutet. Our research encompasses biochemical and genetic studies of patients with inherited diseases as well as basic scientific approaches to understand the regulation of mitochondrial metabolism. Patient material (tissues and cells), genetically modified fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) and mice (Mus musculus) are used in our studies. We offer an outstanding research environment and a close interaction between basic science and clinical science and diagnostics at the Centre for Inherited Metabolic Diseases (CMMS) at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Location: Biomedicum, Solna

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest October 24, 2025.

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

1. Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
2. Personal motivation letter, explaining your research interests. (max 1 page)
3. Contact information of at least two references

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