Research Engineer at the Division of Mass Spectrometry

Description of the workplace
Swedish National Infrastructure for Biological Mass Spectrometry – “BioMS” (https://www.bioms.se) supports research projects within life sciences with the latest high-end mass spectrometry analysis. The infrastructure works with a vast number of projects of varying fields, such as clinical analyses, biomarker discovery, detailed protein modification/interaction analyses, single cell proteomics and other exciting projects in the field of proteomics and biological mass spectrometry. The Clinical Proteomics Platform, a module within BioMS, supports specifically the analysis of large-scale clinical projects with cutting-edge instruments in sample preparation and mass spectrometry analysis. You will work in a scientifically stimulating environment consisting of BioMS, the SciLifeLab Structural Proteomics unit, and other strong research groups in proteomics that are all localized in the same department at the Biomedical Center in Lund.

The unit is funded by the Swedish Research Council and Lund University.

Within the department, we ensure a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other. We are constantly working to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund Universety Work for us.

Work duties and areas of responsibility
We are looking for a driven research engineer to add to our Clinical Proteomics Platform -team. You will play an active role in optimizing and applying methods and protocols for the analysis of a broad range of biological samples using our state-of-the-art MS-based proteomics platform. The main tasks include handling and preparation of various biological sample types for MS-analysis, as well as operating state-of-the-art liquid handler robotic systems. The work includes a combination of creative innovation and routine tasks, and places a great emphasis on independence, initiative, precision and planning.
You will interact with researchers from a wide range of fields, which offers an exciting opportunity to constantly learn and expand your knowledge. We envision that you will start with handling smaller scale projects, and then progress into increasingly larger projects. Other relevant tasks that are within the BioMS may also arise.

Qualifications
The candidate should have either:

• Master’s level education (in a relevant field of application, e.g biological mass spectrometry, proteomics or similar), and at least one year of work experience in a relevant field.
  Or: PhD level education (in a relevant field of application, e.g. biological mass spectrometry, proteomics, or similar).
  
  
• Very good communication skills in spoken and written English and Swedish.
• Documented practical experience of laboratory work.
• You love lab work and can quickly learn new methods.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Documented theoretical or practical experience or mass spectrometry.
• Hands-on experience with operating modern liquid chromatography mass spectrometers (e.g. Orbitrap, timsTOF systems).
• Experience with automated sample preparation techniques with liquid handler systems.
• Good bioinformatics skills in analysis of proteomics data.
• Experience from work in industry or at a research infrastructure.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a team.
• The candidate should be a detail-oriented, organized, and be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
• Collaborative and open minded.

Further information
The employment is a permanent position at 100 %. A 6-month probationary period may apply.
The preferred start date is 1 May 2025, or as agreed.

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a general description of previous research work, a copy of your degrees and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

We welcome your application!