Research Engineer at Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. It has approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles in all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

A position as a research engineer is available at the laboratory for Barrier Immunity (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/barrier-immunity/) – a newly formed research group led by Assistant Professor Inta Gribonika (https://www.linkedin.com/in/inta-gribonika-67955317a/), ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5694-1315), focusing on antibody formation and host-microbiota interactions at barrier surfaces. The research engineer recruited through this announcement is expected to work closely with the principal investigator to establish a strong and supportive research environment. Our lab is located at Division of Molecular Hematology (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/division-of-molecular-hematology-dmh/), Department of Laboratory Medicine (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/department-of-laboratory-medicine/), Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, and benefits from a state-of-the-art research environment, strong collaborations with research groups in immunology, hematology, and stem cell research, as well as a professional, friendly, and collegial atmosphere.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means that employees receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension agreement. Read more on the university's website about working at Lund University: Work with us (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss)

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

The selected candidate is expected to provide administrative, organizational, and technical research support to the lab. The administrative part includes registry management in the KLARA and Mosaic systems, writing ethical approvals and risk assessments. Therefore, good written and oral skills in Swedish are required in addition to full proficiency in English. Organizational responsibilities include effective and continuous management of laboratory operations, ordering reagents, responsibility for the lab's research resources, and onboarding interns. Technical research support involves assisting in immunological and microbiological experiments, including maintenance of bacterial cultures, mouse colonies, as well as work with in vivo and in vitro models.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• MSc degree in biomedical sciences with a focus on immunology and microbiology
• Documented written and oral proficiency in Swedish
• Documented experience in writing ethical approvals and other laboratory administration in Swedish
• Full written and oral proficiency in English
• Experience in lab management:
• KLARA system (chemicals)
• Mosaic (management of mouse colonies)
• Proceedo (orders)
• LAS certification (laboratory animal knowledge):
• Ability to conduct animal experiments
• Strategic and effective maintenance of mouse colonies
• Ability to perform microbiological techniques:
• Maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures
• Isolation of strains from human/mouse material
• Sample preparation for 16S sequencing
• Ability to perform immunological techniques:
• Flow cytometry
• ELISA/ELISPOT
• Confocal microscopy
• Documented experience working with human tissue cultures/samples

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in bioinformatics is particularly meritorious
• Previous experience as a lab manager/research engineer in a university environment
• Driving license (B)

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The position requires documented independence, problem-solving ability, and good collaboration skills.

Additional Information

The position is a permanent employment at 100%, starting February 1, 2026, or by agreement. A probationary period may apply for up to 6 months. Interviews will be held on-site in Lund during the second week of January 2026.

Application

Applications should be submitted via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter (max 1 page) where you motivate your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV (max 2 pages) and diploma with transcripts. Applicants should also provide contact information for three referees who have agreed to write recommendation letters.

The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field within experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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