Laboratory engineer to the Unit of Integrative Metabolomics Full-time NEW

Laboratory Engineer To The Unit Of Integrative Metabolomics

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is a department at Karolinska Institutet and an interdisciplinary research institution within the broad field of environmental medicine. IMM conducts cutting edge research within the areas of environmental and occupational medicine, toxicology, physiology, epidemiology, and biostatistics with the aim to clarify how environmental and lifestyle factors affect our health and which role genes have. IMM also serves as a scientific advisor to public authorities within the area of environmental medicine and IMM scientists participate in national and international expert groups. A position as Laboratory Engineer is now available in the Small Molecule Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Unit of Integrative Metabolomics.

Your Mission

As part of the expansion of our analytical core facility, we are seeking a Laboratory Engineer to work in the Small Molecule Mass Spectrometry Core Facility (KI-SMMS) at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet. In this role, you will perform your work with a high degree of independence, executing tasks based on applied guidelines and established practice within our facility.

Your duties will encompass the entire analytical pipeline — including sample and instrument preparation, data processing, and reporting following the established protocols. You will also participate in the establishment of the new targeted spatial metabolomics service from the core facility. While you will work within existing routines and frameworks, the tasks are often analytical and evaluative in nature. For more complex cases or novel challenges, you will collaborate with and anchor your decisions with a superior.

You will have the opportunity to work in a modern custom-built analytical facility with multiple mass spectrometers and associated equipment. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to play a critical role in executing and improving technical protocols for small molecule mass spectrometry, as well as contributing to the development of new analytical workflows. As part of our research group, you will see your work translated into high-profile scientific discoveries across Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, and the broader scientific community.

Your Profile

The successful applicant is a highly motivated individual who possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required to manage diverse analytical and organizational tasks, with a special focus on LC-MS/MS analyses. We are looking for the following skills:

• Education: Minimum of MSc training in analytical chemistry, biomedical analyses, biotechnology or equivalent extensive experience within the field.
• Technical Autonomy: Working knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation and equipment as well as general data handling, with the ability to perform tasks independently according to set routines. Specific experience in LC-MS/MS for small molecule analysis is a must.
• Communication: Proficiency in written and spoken English, with the social skills required to work both as a self-sufficient “case officer” of your projects and as a collaborative team member.
• Organization: Proven organizational skills, as well as ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Characteristics regarded as an advantage:

• Quality & Documentation: Proven experience drafting SOPs and technical laboratory protocols, as well as working within regulated environments.
• Tissue Preparation & Digital Imaging: Documented training and hands-on experience in tissue cryosectioning for spatial omics or mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), combined with practical knowledge of automated slide scanners and digital image processing software.
• Software: Working knowledge of data processing workflows and statistical tools (e.g., R/RStudio), alongside practical experience with Waters instrument software (e.g., MassLynx and TargetLynx).

We are looking for someone who is thorough, responsible and works well with others. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

What Do We Offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

Application

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

This is a permanent position that is initiated by a six months trial period.