Research engineer within antibody technology and cellular therapies

Description of the workplace 

The Department of Immunotechnology engages in research ranging from advanced technology development to biomedical studies. The main research areas include immuno-oncology, sensitization, and biomarkers. Advanced technologies are utilized within the department, including genomics and transcriptomics, antibody development based on phage display, large-scale mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and associated bioinformatics. The department is also responsible for several student courses and offers high-quality education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Around 45 people work within the department.

The primary focus of the specific unit is on utilizing technical platforms for the development of human antibodies and other relevant molecules for therapy.

The position is linked to CREATE Health, which is a center dedicated to using advanced technology to advance cancer research across various areas, managed under the Department of Immunotechnology. Through the collaborative project L2Bridge, which is supported over the next five years by a donation (https://www.lu.se/artikel/storsta-donationen-till-lunds-universitet-i-modern-tid) from the Berta Kamprad Foundation, there is now a focus on antibody development.

The position also includes work within the national infrastructure SciLifeLab's unit Display and Selection Technologies  which is part of the national research platform SciLifeLab Drug Discovery and Development. Its role, on a national level, is to focus on antibody development and work on translational development of academic research discoveries for therapeutic use in clinical settings.

 We offer 

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
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Work duties

The work assignments will be project-focused and therefore vary over time but can generally be divided into: (i) General molecular and cell biology-related tasks for example protein/antibody production and  cultivation of cells. (ii) Applying phage display technology for antibody development, and (iii) down-stream molecular and functional characterization.  

The tasks also include documenting and reporting the results of your work and collaborating within the research environment. Since our operations are part of the university, tasks related to teaching and education are also included, such as supervising students during laboratory sessions. Shared departmental responsibilities are also part of the role.

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• You hold a master's degree or equivalent foreign degree in biotechnology, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, or a similar field.
• You have professional practical experimental experience in cellular assays, handling cells and/or tissue
• You have professional practical experimental experience in molecular biology work such as protein production or other related basic methods.
• You have strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

 Additional qualifications for the position are:

• You have professional practical experimental experience in protein production, characterization and/or engineering.
• Practical experience in establishing cellular assays.
• Practical experience of functional evaluation of proteins/mechanisms.
• Practical experience of flow cytometry.
• You have experience with phage display technology or similar combinatorial library technologies.
• You have an extensive track record of independent work.
• You have experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence, and in addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, a successful candidate is also expected to meet the following requirements:

• You possess excellent collaboration skills and a goal- and result-oriented focus.
• You have strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, along with an independent, structured, and meticulous work approach.
• You demonstrate an interest in and ability to learn and apply new methods and ways of working.
• You show a high level of integrity, motivation, and flexibility in your work.

Further information 

The position is fixed-term for 11 month with a full-time scope (100%) and starts on March 1st, 2026, or as agreed, but not later than on  April 1 st 2026.

How to apply 

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application, written in english,  should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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