Research Engineer in affinity proteomics and analysis of protein biomarkers

Job description

We are looking for a research engineer for the Affinity Proteomics-Stockholm facility at the Science for Life Laboratory in (Solna https://www.scilifelab.se/facilities/affinity-proteomics/).

The tasks will include the analysis of body fluids with a focus on protein biomarkers for the characterization of diseases and the development of immunological analysis methods.  The work will be carried out in an interdisciplinary, international academic environment and will include the use of proteomics methods to analyze human patient samples.  The daily work mostly involves laboratory work, both independently, in groups and with the support of robotics and analytical instruments. Design and conduct experiments according to established SOPs, data quality control and report are part of the duties.

The facility is part of the platform for Clinical Proteomics and Immunology at SciLifeLab and the group also belongs to the department for Affinity Proteomics within the Department of Protein Science at the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Practical laboratory experience with one or more of the following technologies: Luminex, Olink, Simoa Quanterix, ELISA.
• The work environment is international. Good communication skills in English, both writing and speaking are required
• As a person, you are: communicative; independent; clear; goal-and result-oriented and cooperative

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, biotechnology, biomedical laboratory science, biochemistry or related field. or equivalent competence.
• Licentiate degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical laboratory science or related field
• It is advantageous to have experience with statistical tools such as R, SPSS or Matlab, or equivalent programming in other programming languages
• Creative and driven personality with an interest in basic science and method development
• Very accurate record keeping, good collaboration skills and creative thinking.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equalityGood presentation skills in text and speech in Swedish since this is needed in your daily work.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Personal letter, maximum 2 pages long. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 1 year, with access according to agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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About KTH

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1. Claudia Fredolini, claudia.fredolini@scilifelab.se