Research Engineer in Molecular Genetics

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. One of the core ideas at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, as well as vascular biology. Parts of the operations are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at Uppsala Academic Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several program educations, independent courses, and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has a turnover of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is about 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are a total of over 850 active in the workforce. Read more about the department's activities here: http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi (http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi)

Job Description

The facility is seeking a full-time research engineer to analyze cancer samples using advanced molecular genetic techniques. The position also includes some development and method optimization. The work will largely focus on optimizing and performing pre-analytical steps, such as cell sorting, sectioning of FFPE blocks, and extraction of DNA and RNA, as well as library preparation for cancer analyses using NGS. In addition to NGS, other methods such as digital-PCR, superRCA, and single-cell techniques may also be included. The position includes experimental design, laboratory work, and reporting of assignments. Participation in quality work, project coordination, training, and development of the operations is also included in the job responsibilities. Employees will work together with biomedical analysts, bioinformaticians, physicians, clinical geneticists, and molecular biologists within our facility and also in national and international collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with a biomedical focus, such as molecular biologist, BMA, biomedical scientist, or biotechnologist.
• Extensive experience in molecular biological methods.
• Experience with pre-analytical methods, such as sectioning and DNA extraction (manually and with robots).
• Experience with next-generation sequencing.
• Experience in evaluating and optimizing molecular methods.
• Experience working in an accredited clinical laboratory environment.
• Since documentation for Uppsala Academic Hospital is done in Swedish, the position requires a good ability to express oneself in Swedish both orally and in writing.

The work places high demands on accuracy, organizational skills, initiative, teamwork, and independence, so great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

The position requires a good ability to express oneself in English both orally and in writing. You will be part of a team with many involved, which places high demands on collaboration and flexibility.

About the Employment

The employment is permanent, with a probationary period applicable. The extent is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Malin Melin, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application by January 29, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/84

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