Laboratory Engineer for the Research Group at Lund University

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

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

Workplace Description

The research group is driven by the desire to understand the development of multicellularity – in the form of animals or tumors – and how it diversifies on Earth and in the human body.

We work transdisciplinarily across the boundaries of developmental and tumor biology. The group is located at BMC in Lund and is part of the strategic infrastructures Lund Stem Cell Center (SCC) and Lund University Cancer Center (LUCC). We conduct research of the highest quality while placing great emphasis on diversity and a stimulating environment in the lab. Within the research group, we continuously strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

As a laboratory engineer, you will perform laboratory work and be an organizing and unifying force in the lab. You will be involved in projects, act as a link between the research group leader and practical aspects at all levels, and participate in scientific activities such as seminars and meetings.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• MSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent.
• Experience in practical work with biomedical analytical methods such as PCR, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, DNA extraction, gene manipulation (overexpression/knockout), work with viral vectors, western blot, immunohistochemistry and protein staining, cryosectioning, ELISA, primary cell culture, microfluidics, flow cytometry/FACS with expertise in various instruments.
• Experience in producing, sorting, and tracking cells with extranuclear content during endocycle and reduction.
• Experience working with fruit fly intestines and stem cells, experimentally and molecularly.
• Experience working with hypoxic cabinets and chambers.
• Experience in handling and experimental expertise in animal models – including the chicken model – through approved training and FELASA certification.
• Ability to organize your work.
• Experience in purchasing and finance.
• Experience and ability to maintain routines in a lab.
• Experience in oral and written communication and fluency in English.

As a person, you should be prepared to work within a team with a common goal while also conducting independent work.

Desirable for the Position

• Employment as a lab manager in another lab.
• Experience working abroad.

Other

The position is a full-time temporary position for 12 months. Desired start date is February 1, 2025, or by agreement.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

More About the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation 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-oriented 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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