Engaged Chemist Wanted for PKU Laboratory

Are you an engaged chemist looking to make a difference? The PKU laboratory at the Center for Congenital Metabolic Diseases (CMMS) is expanding and is looking for a new colleague! Our analyses are world-class and contribute to more patients receiving early diagnosis and treatment.

Apply today and become part of our wonderful team!

You will be offered

An exciting and varied job at the PKU laboratory, the sole provider of the so-called “PKU test” administered to all newborns in Sweden. You will be part of a team with close collaboration among various professional groups such as biomedical analysts, hospital chemists, doctors, and administrative staff. Furthermore, you will work in an expanding organization with good opportunities for stimulating and developing work.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital.

About the position

At CMMS, we work with the diagnostics of many different metabolic diseases and cover a large part of the country.

CMMS also conducts nationwide screening of newborns to identify treatable congenital diseases early using the so-called “PKU test” (Phenylketonuria). Since the inception of the PKU disease in 1965, new diseases have been gradually added, and we currently screen for 26 different treatable diseases.

The methods currently used in daily screening operations include immunological antibody-based methodologies, mass spectrometry, enzyme analyses, qPCR, ddPCR, and DNA sequencing. Furthermore, we are developing various new methods to continuously improve screening and prepare for new diseases that may be added to the screening program.

We at the PKU laboratory are a group consisting of biomedical analysts, chemists, molecular biologists, and doctors who work closely together. As our operations expand, we now need another engaged hospital chemist.

In your role as a hospital chemist, you will develop, validate, and implement new methods while continuously improving existing analytical methods and associated processes. You will be responsible for method maintenance, assist in troubleshooting, and provide support in result evaluation. The work includes both routine and project-oriented tasks. Additionally, you will be responsible for quality assurance. Externally, you are also expected to supervise students and network with other laboratories.

For more information about our operations at the PKU laboratory, see here PKU Laboratory (PKU-laboratoriet)

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We are looking for someone who

Enjoys working in a group with the same goals, is meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards, and places great importance on meeting these, has a strong commitment, and wants to share our ambition to be a nationally recognized laboratory for newborn screening of international top class.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to cooperation and cohesion, as well as being meticulous.

Furthermore, we would like you to be interested in developing existing methods as well as entirely new ones. It is important to collaborate with different professional groups.

We operate based on the values of Karolinska University Hospital - Responsibility, Holistic View, and Humanity - which are self-evident in your professional role.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• PhD in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or another relevant field
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Experience in method development within LC-MS/MS

Meritorious:

• Experience handling large datasets with bioinformatics resources such as R/Python or similar
• Knowledge and experience of molecular biological methods

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

Along with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome to your application – Together we are Karolinska!

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