Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The position is located within the The Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery (MMK). The department carries out preclinical and clinical research within numerous fields. Linked to the department are approximately 600 researchers, postgraduate students, teachers and technical and administrative staff.

Your mission

The Research engineer will join our dynamic Stockholm-based research team and play a vital role in the discovery and evaluation of new therapeutic biological products in a group of experienced scientists focusing on translational immunology. We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive, passionate, and collaborative individual who shares our determination to solve problems in medicine.

As a Research engineer you are responsible for: 

  • Responsible for adherence to safety and quality laboratory practices of the lab staff
  • Plan, execute, and document in vitro experiments following standard operating procedures
  • Ensure equipment maintenance and quality control
  • Actively monitor and maintain the lab inventory
  • Support purchasing of reagents and tracking of biological samples
  • Create and update documentation in support of all operational aspects of a laboratory
  • Interact and collaborate with scientists in the lab

Your profile

We are looking for you have:

  • Master’s degree in a technical/science discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills in Swedish and English
  • Experience in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory organization Technical proficiency in cell-based in vitro assays 

Desirable qualifications is experience in performing and analyzing multiparameter flow cytometry.

In this recruitment, we place great importance on personal characteristics.

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

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2024-04-08.

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

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-1136/2024
Contact
  • Erik Berglund, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, erik.berglund@ki.
Union representative
  • Virpi Töhönen, SACO, virpi.tohonen@ki.se
  • Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO, taher.darreh-shori@ki.se
  • Elisabeth Noren-Krog, OFR, elisabeth.noren-krog@ki.se
Published 12.Mar.2024
Last application date 08.Apr.2024 11:59 PM CEST

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