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Core Facilities, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, is looking for an Institutional Technician / Animal Caretaker for the Department of Experimental Biomedicine (EBM).

Core Facilities is an open, university-wide research infrastructure for Life Science research. We are located at Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, and offer access to some of Sweden's most advanced technologies and analytical tools for research in areas such as medicine, biomedicine, and clinical studies.

Experimental Biomedicine (EBM) is a multifunctional research facility within Core Facilities that offers infrastructure, expert knowledge, and training for research involving animal experiments. EBM is also a national skills center and has an MRI imaging facility. Animal welfare as well as the 3R principles (Replace, Refine, and Reduce) are integrated into all parts of EBM's operations and policy.

Do you have an interest in natural sciences and animals and want to combine that with a broad mandate to support research that benefits society and patients?

We are now looking for an experienced institutional technician, animal caretaker, for EBM who, with a focus on quality awareness, wants to work with us and drive the development of research support forward!

Responsibilities

Animal care, supervision, material handling, documentation, and maintenance of registers and routines. Study support within the research as well as work with the development and implementation of the 3R principles in the operations.

Qualifications

You have a certified education in experimental animal science (LAS course) or a certified upper secondary school course Animals for Research Purposes (DJFDJU0), as well as more than one year of experience (full-time) in animal room work in an experimental animal facility. You have the ability to independently be responsible for and perform all tasks related to animal room work and have practical experience in study support.

We are looking for you with a positive attitude who takes responsibility and strives to achieve common goals with the highest quality.

As a person, you are flexible, work well with your colleagues, and contribute to a good atmosphere in the group.

You enjoy working both in a group and independently.

You have good communication skills, both oral and written, in Swedish and English as both languages are spoken among colleagues and researchers.

Employment

The position is a permanent full-time position, 100%, located at EBM within Core Facilities, Gothenburg University. A six-month probationary period may apply. Some weekend work may occur. Employment starts September 1.

Selection Process

Applicants will be evaluated based on attached documents, interviews, and references. Special emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Anne Edenro, Unit Manager. Email: [email protected]

Trade Unions

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Application

Apply by submitting an electronic application which should include:

- a cover letter describing why you are applying for the position

- your complete CV

- references

Application deadline: 2026-08-04

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