Biomedical Analyst/Research Assistant

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:


• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

Carl-Fredrik Flach’s research group at the Department of Infectious Diseases is searching for a BMA/research assistant who would like to contribute to improved surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria through analyses of wastewater.  

Duties 
The working will involve bacteriological analyses. These include, but are not limited to, selective culture, speciation using MALDI-TOF, antibiotic susceptibility tests (MIC-determinations, Disk diffusion, broth screen cultures and Double disk Synergy Test (DDST), as well as DNA isolation and PCR analyses. The work tasks also include lab maintenance, ordering of consumables and involvement in sampling activities/coordination.

Qualifications 
We are looking for a candidate who is a licensed Biomedical Analyst or have equivalent skills. At the University of Gothenburg, identification (issued by Socialstyrelsen) is required to be employed as a Biomedical Analyst. If the candidate does not have a identification, but has equivalent competence and is judged to be the most skilled for the job, then the candidate is hired as a Research Assistant instead. 

For employment as a Research assistant, we are seeking candidates with at least a Bachelor’s degree, or corresponding degree, in microbiology, molecular biology or other relevant subject.  

You have well-documented proficiency in laboratory work, where experience of molecular biological and microbiological work is a strong merit. Earlier work with wastewater samples as well as experience of antibiotic susceptibility testing and work with 96-well plates are also merits. You are expected to perform your tasks with great care, have a well-developed ability to document your work, and to possess good collaboration and communication skills. Good communication skills in spoken and written English are a requirement, corresponding skills in Swedish are a merit. Great emphasis is placed on the candidate’s personal attributes.  

Employment 
The employment is full time and temporary, 11 months, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information for the post 
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Carl-Fredrik Flach. Phone: +(0)4631-3424655, e-mail: carl-fredrik.flach@microbio.gu.se

Unions 
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

We are looking for a candidate who is a licensed Biomedical Analyst or have equivalent skills. At the University of Gothenburg, identification (issued by Socialstyrelsen) is required to be employed as a Biomedical Analyst. If the candidate does not have a identification, but has equivalent competence and is judged to be the most skilled for the job, then the candidate is hired as a Research Assistant instead. 

Applications must be received by: 2023-10-31

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.