Laboratory technician in dr Jaakko Patrakka´s laboratory - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

A position for a laboratory technician is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jaakko Patrakka at Karolinska Institute (KI) / AstraZeneca (AZ) Integrated Cardio Metabolic Centre (ICMC), Stockholm, Sweden. More information about ICMC can be found at http://ki.se/en/medh/integrated-cardio-metabolic-centre-icmc.

The focus of the project is to explore molecular mechanisms behind renal glomerular diseases, with special emphasis on diabetic nephropathy. The ultimate goal is, in collaboration with AstraZeneca, to identify novel therapeutical targets and to develop new pharmaceutical compounds to treat diabetic nephropathy.

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants who have previous experience in the field of experimental nephrology and long experience in molecular laboratory. The chosen technician will be closely integrated to a large research team. It is important that the applicant is easy to collaborate with and result-oriented. Applicants should master following methods (in detail):

-cell cultures

-preparation of histological tissue sections (frozen, paraffin, electron microscopy)

-general molecular biological methods, such as PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, SDS-page gels

-handling of mice

The application is to be submitted on the MyNetwork recruitment system.

At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.