We are looking for a Facility Manager to a Virus Production Core Facility at Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB), Karolinska Institute - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Karolinska Institutet is one of the worlds ́s leading medical universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country ́s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

The Virus Production Core Facility

Delivering genetic information to cellular systems is the backbone of many experiments in biology. From applying a wealth of genetics tools assaying function of cells to gain- and loss-of-function experiments testing the role of a specific gene, to genome-wide shRNA screens and more recently the use of CRISPR systems to induce specific mutations or correction of mutations in the genome. This experimental toolkit relies heavily on our ability to efficiently deliver DNA or RNA into cells.

The purpose of our facility is to provide researchers with virus for use in vitro or in vivo as well as provide scientific support for designing appropriate vectors or choosing a virus system. The core facility structure is currently planned for two-three members of staff, one manager (this advertisement) and at least one technician to be subsequently recruited. The Facility Manager will be integrated with Jens Hjerling-Leffler’s laboratory who is the core facility scientific director.

Your mission

The Facility manager reports to the scientific director of the core facility and responsibilities include:

• Keeping facility catalogue up to date with the state of the art in virus technologies
• Meeting with customers to help design experimental approaches
• Promoting the facility to potential customers mainly within KI
• Management of staff
• Management of daily economy (ordering and billing of customers)
• Economical reporting
• Production of viruses
• Cataloging, storage and distribution of viruses
• Monitoring of safety and work environment permits
• Keeping records of material transfer agreements

Your profile

We are looking for a highly organized and driven person with a genuine interest in virus-based gene delivery methods and virus production. You should have an interest in leading and developing people, we would like to see that your leadership style is built on transparency and responsibility, and that you like to see other people grow within the organization.

You need to be fluent in English. You need to be service minded, have a collaborative mindset and have well-developed communication skills.

We want you to have; A PhD degree (or equivalent) in relevant field, with a documented background in production of viruses for gene-delivery. You also need documented experience in working in BSL2 labs or higher.

It’s a merit if you :Have documented experience in developing/improving virus systems. Have experience from scientific projects using viral gene-delivery and if you have worked previously as a/or have experience with management or supervision

In this recruitment we will emphasis personal suitability.

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:

The facility manager will belong to the department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB), at the Karolinska Institutet Solna campus.

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-03-09

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

1. CV max. 3 pages, containing previous positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions
2. Copies of degree certificate and associated certificates.
3. Complete publication list if applicable.
4. Contact information of two references.
5. A brief letter of motivation (max. 1 page).
6. A summary of current work (max. 1 page).

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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