Research Engineer in Lung Biology

Description:

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading academic institutions. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's living conditions. Description of the Workplace The Lung Biology research group conducts research in lung diseases. The research has been at the forefront of the field for several years. The group is led by Professor Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson and consists of both research and technical staff. The activities are located at the Biomedical Center in Lund. Within the research group, we prioritize a good work environment with respect and care in our relationships with one another. We value a workplace that is experienced as developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for work satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. What We Offer Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about working with us. Duties and Responsibilities The duties include both administrative and laboratory tasks: Procurement and invoice coding Introduction of new employees and students Work environment and hazardous materials Risk assessments Chemical inventory management Section meetings Lung dissection Handling fresh human tissue: isolate cells, prepare tissue (fix and freeze) Cell cultivation and participation in lab maintenance Qualifications Requirements for the position: Degree as a Biomedical Analyst or equivalent Experience with the procurement portal Primula Experience with Labguru Experience with administrative systems, financial, and budget systems Experience with work environment and safety Experience with section meetings Experience with hiring procedures Solid knowledge of the lung, lung diseases such as COPD and IPF, and their ECM Solid knowledge of histology (immunohistochemistry/fluorescence) Good experience with laboratory work and standard equipment Good cell cultivation skills (cell differentiation, histology) Solid knowledge of statistics Ability to work independently Ability to collaborate effectively The position requires flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel. You need extensive experience with the university's administrative systems and insight into the university's organization. Great importance will be placed on personal qualities. Meritorious qualifications: Completed course in hazardous materials supervisor Completed Proceedo course Other Information The employment is fixed-term for 1 year (special fixed-term employment) with start date July 1, 2026 or by agreement. The position is 30% of full-time. How to Apply Your application should include a cover letter describing how you meet the sought qualifications and a CV with listed qualifications. More About the Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, health 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 broad field of experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world. We decline all contact from advertising sales, recruitment, and staffing companies due to government procurement regulations.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Lund

Address

BMC F13

GPS

55.7205201, 13.1642678copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

046-2220000

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4

Published

10. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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