Laboratory Assistant to the Unit of Clinical Memory Research

Description of workplace
At the research group Clinical Memory Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, we do cutting-edge research on biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The research, which has gained international recognition through the BioFINDER projects, has for several years been at the forefront in the field of fluid‑based biomarkers and brain imaging, enabling early and accurate detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of disease. The group is led by Professor Oskar Hansson and Deputy Group Leader Associate Professor Niklas Mattsson‑Carlgren and consists of research and technical/administrative staff. The workplace is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund. We collaborate closely with the Memory Clinic at Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, where several of our researchers also work clinically. You can read more about our exciting research here

We are an international research team that values a good work environment with respect and care in our interactions. We strive for a workplace that is experienced as developing and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, growth, and participation. We safeguard both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us.

Work duties and responsibilities
We have recently shown in internationally cited studies that a simple blood sample can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and detect the presence of Parkinson‑related pathology via analysis of cerebrospinal fluid and skin biopsy. Moving forward, we will continue building on these and other scientific advances to remain one of the world‑leading research groups in the field. The position offers the opportunity to work on several of our studies focusing on Alzheimer’s disease, in close collaboration with researchers. The primary workplace is in Lund, but work in Malmö may occur.

As a laboratory assistant, you will be responsible for sample handling and analyses in our large cohort studies, which include thousands of samples. Statistical analyses, writing of reports and scientific articles, and other tasks within the research group may also be relevant. Together with other research staff, you plan your tasks based on the current workplace needs and your competence.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in biomedicine or equivalent
• Experience with similar duties.
• Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The work tasks require that you are meticulous, oriented to detail, systematic, and accountable. You also need the ability to prioritize under varying work pace.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Experience in laboratory work, including analyses using Meso Scale Discovery and Simoa platforms.
• PhD degree or planned dissertation before starting the position.
• Experience in research on neurodegenerative diseases.

Other information 
This is a special fixed-term position (SÄVA) of 12 months, 100 % of full time. Starting date in March 1, 2026 or according to agreement. 

How to apply
The position is applied for via Lund University’s recruitment system Varbi. Applications must include a personal motivation letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate, and any other documentation you wish to be considered (e.g. copies of transcripts, contact details for references, letters of recommendation).