BMA/ Research Engineer

Description of the workplace

The Lund Stem Cell Center (SCC) at Lund University is a world-leading center for stem cell research with the mission to transfer basic scientific results to the clinic to improve human health. The SCC was founded in 2003 and now consists of 42 research groups that carry out interdisciplinary research in the field of stem cells. The research at the SCC is diverse and covers several aspects of developmental and stem cell biology. The SCC leads excellent stem cell research and leading education for the next generation of scientists with the long-term goal of making stem cell therapies a reality. The SCC is an international work environment (over 40 nationalities) and has a great sense of community. The centre itself is an umbrella organisation with members employed at several different departments at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University, several of which have links to Skåne University Hospital.

The FACS platform is an important unit within the SCC and its purpose is to develop and offer high-quality services in the field of flow cytometry for both the SCC and external research groups.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension.

We are a small unit with few employees, which means that you must be able to collaborate and enjoy varying tasks.
"We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for a work-life balance."

Read more on the university's website about being employed by us

Duties and responsibilities

Management of FACS instruments within the facility and associated laboratory work.

Daily work included in the facility's services. These include:

- Operation and troubleshooting of flow cytometry instruments
- Service to users in the form of cell sorting and analysis of samples prepared by the user
- Contact with companies in the field
- Introduction to new users
- Advise users on method and choice of instruments as well as data analysis
- Teaching on courses in flow cytometry
- Orders and administrative tasks within the facility

Uncomfortable working hours may occur

Requirements profile

Requirements for the position are:
• Degree as a biomedical analyst or equivalent or 180 credits in relevant education
• Applicants must have very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different people. The work requires interaction with several different staff categories and research groups.
Applicants must have very good written and spoken English.

Qualifications for the position are:

It is a merit if the applicant has experience of working with/handling various flow cytometry instruments, such as BD FACS ARIA III, Melody, Symphony S6, Discover S8, Fortessa, Symphony A1 and Cytek Aurora.

It is a merit if the applicant has experience of teaching

Very strong social skills are sought.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability

Other

Probationary employment may apply.

How to apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must/should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and in what way the position matches your qualifications. The application must/should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent and other information that you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The University applies individual salary setting. Please state salary requirements in your application.