Do you want to contribute to improving people's health?

We are now looking for a biomedical analyst for our clinical research unit.

If you are committed and have solid experience in clinical and/or translational research, this could be your next challenge. Welcome to become a part of our team and contribute to the medical advancements of the future!

Description

Due to an upcoming retirement, we need to recruit a biomedical analyst for 'Clinical Lung and Allergy Research, KI Campus South/Flemingsberg. You will be part of a research group where you will be responsible for the laboratory implementation of research studies in close collaboration with two research nurses as well as clinical researchers and doctoral students. The group also collaborates closely with preclinical researchers and other staff at KI, as well as internationally.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

• Laboratory responsibility at Clinical Lung and Allergy Research
• Laboratory handling of clinical specimen materials from patients and healthy volunteers (blood, urine, saliva, sputum, and exhaled samples) which includes various forms of sample processing, aliquoting, and freezing for biobanking
• Handling of samples during research bronchoscopy including blood samples, biopsies, wash fluid, and brush samples
• Participation in biochemical, immunological, and histological analyses
• Development and updating of laboratory manuals and protocols
• Data management in databases and study documents
• Management and organization of biobank samples in freezers or other storage
• Handling of sample shipments to partners in Sweden and abroad
• Preparation of documentation for sample shipments (MTA, Material Transfer Agreement).
• Participation in study meetings for reviewing research results, both in Sweden and abroad
• Annual chemical inventory

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with significant experience in clinical and/or translational research. You are flexible, meticulous, quality-oriented, and have good organizational skills. You seek a high level of personal responsibility and appreciate teamwork. You will be an important person in a collaborative effort within a group that drives many diverse projects, including collaboration with clinical researchers and basic researchers both at KI and within the Region, as well as nationally and internationally. This requires good communication skills in both written and spoken form.

Knowledge of laws and regulations governing research studies is an advantage, as is knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice). We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Since the work takes place in an international research environment, good knowledge of English is an advantage, as well as good IT skills.

What do we offer?

A creative, international, and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to drive the development of knowledge about life and promote better health for all. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a university, Karolinska Institutet is a government authority. This means that you will receive good benefits through our collective agreement. Employees at KI are also offered the opportunity for a flexible working method. This means that if the operation you work in allows it, you can work part of your working time remotely. You also have free access to our modern wellness facilities where trained staff are available.

Location: Flemingsberg

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Application

We warmly welcome your application by February 27, 2026.

Applications should be made via the recruitment system Varbi. In this recruitment, you apply with your CV without a cover letter. In the application form, you will instead be asked to answer a few questions about why you are applying for the job.

For permanent employment, Karolinska Institutet applies a 6-month probationary period.

Do you want to make a difference – and contribute to better health for all? Apply for a job with us!