Laboratory technician - assisting in the generation and maintenance of transgenic salamander lines and other amphibians

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Andras Simon’s group studies mechanisms of regeneration in newts, which are aquatic salamanders. During the past years the group has developed methods that enable us to characterize how these animals replace damaged or degenerating tissues with new ones. The group places our findings in an evolutionary perspective and perform comparative studies with mammals.

Please find more information on the web site:  https://ki.se/en/cmb/andras-simons-group 

Your mission

The work consists of assisting in the generation and maintenance of transgenic salamander lines and other amphibians. The duties include for example amphibian husbandry, breeding, cleaning of aquaria and dishwashing. Planning and organizing schedules for feeding and cleaning within the facility is also a part of the duties. English is the primary language for documentation and contact with researchers.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with solid professional experience and references in technical work involving aquatic animals.
Previous experience working with aquatic animals, especially salamanders, is considered an asset, as is the ability to plan and organize work schedules.
Good knowledge of English is required, as we have many international researchers.
Education and a degree in natural sciences, laboratory science, biology, or biomedicine is an advantage.

Personal suitability is highly valued.

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.

Location: Solna

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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. 

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