Research Engineer in Immunology and Microbiology

Description of the workplace

A research engineer position is available at the laboratory of Barrier Immunity – a newly formed research group, led by Associate Senior Lecturer Inta Gribonika, ORCID, interested in antibody formation and host-microbiota interaction at barrier surfaces. The research engineer hired through this call is expected to work with the principal investigator to build a strong and supportive research environment. Our lab is located at the Division of Molecular Hematology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden and benefits form state-of-the-art research environment, strong collaborations between research groups specialized in immunology, hematology and stem cell research and highly professional, friendly and collegial atmosphere.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The selected candidate is expected to provide administrative, organizational and technical research support to the lab. Administrative part will include record management in KLARA and Mosaic systems, writing of ethical permits and risk assessments, therefore good written and spoken Swedish in addition to full proficiency in English is necessary for this role. Organizational responsibilities include effective and continuous lab work management, ordering of reagents, management of lab’s research resources, onboarding of trainees. Technical research support entitles ability to assist in immunology and microbiology research experiments, including maintenance of bacterial cultures, murine colonies and work with in vivo and in vitro systems.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

• MSc degree in Biomedicine with a focus on Immunology and Microbiology
• Demonstrated written/spoken Swedish language skills
• Demonstrated expertise with writing ethical permits and other lab administrative documentation in Swedish
• Full written/spoken proficiency in English
• Experience in lab management:
  - KLARA system (chemicals)
  - Mosaic (management of mouse colonies)
  - Proceedo (ordering)
• LAS (laboratory animal science) certification:
  - Ability to perform animal experiments
  - Strategic and effective maintenance of mouse colonies
• Ability to perform microbiology techniques:
  - Maintenance of aerobe and anaerobe bacteria cultures
  - Strain isolation from human/mouse material
  - Sample preparation for 16S sequencing
• Ability to perform immunology techniques:
  - Flow cytometry
  - ELISA/ELISPOT
  - Confocal microscopy
• Documented experience working with human tissue cultures/samples

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience in bioinformatics is of special merit
• Prior experience as a lab manager/research engineer in a laboratory environment at university setting
• Driving license

Great emphasis will be held at personal qualities. The position requires demonstrated independence, problem solving skills and the ability to collaborate.

Further information
Employment is a permanent position until further notice, 100% of full time, starting from February 1st 2026 or if otherwise agreed. Trial period may be applied for up to 6 months. Interviews will be conducted on our premises in Lund during the second week of January 2026.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter (max 1 page) justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV (max 2 pages) and degree certificates with copies of grade transcripts. Applicants must also provide contact details of 3 referees who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation.