Researcher in Environmental Science

at the Department of Environmental Science. Closing date: 15 December 2024.

The Department of Environmental Science (ACES) is one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Science, with more than 180 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and technical/administrative staff from over 30 countries. Research and teaching focuses on chemical contaminants, (eco)toxicology, atmospheric science, and biogeochemistry. SciLifeLab houses national research infrastructures and has a mission to provide cutting-edge and enabling molecular technologies to the Swedish research community.

The National Facility for Exposomics is the first SciLifeLab infrastructure unit hosted by ACES, and specifically provides a national research service in the comprehensive analysis of contaminants and small molecules in human and environmental samples by target and nontarget mass spectrometry, also called chemical exposomics.

Main responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join the team and work with us at the National Facility for Exposomics, SciLifeLab, Campus Solna. The selected candidate should have experience working in a chemistry or life science laboratory, be familiar with the safe handling of chemicals and human biofluids, and have familiarity with sample preparation techniques and quality control for trace chemical analysis. You will contribute to laboratory organization, maintenance of lab equipment, sample processing following standard operating procedures, and communicate on a daily basis with Dr. Stefano Papazian (Head of Unit) and Dr. Bénilde Bonnefille (Laboratory Manager). The candidate should be able to communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists in a highly dynamic lab environment. Depending on funding a prolonged need for the employment might be necessary beyond the advertised 12 months.

Key specific responsibilities include:

• Receive, catalog and store human or environmental samples received from research users
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of laboratory procedures, manage the stocks of laboratory materials and reagents, and assist with purchasing of supplies
• Perform sample preparation and extraction of samples following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for chemical exposomics
• Contribute to regular inventory of equipment and chemicals standards
• Prepare quantitative solutions of analytical standards and their mixtures
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and monitor mass-spectrometry instruments
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Qualification requirements
Technician positions are appointed primarily to give support in research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish bachelor degree in Chemistry, in relevant areas of molecular life sciences, or an equivalent degree from another country. The applicant is expected to have knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry, previous laboratory experience is essential. A Master and/or a PhD degree will be considered a great asset, as will previous research experience in mass spectrometry.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time position for the duration of 12 months. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date 2025-02-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Stefano Papazian, telephone: +46 72 316 08 54, stefano.papazian@aces.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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