Laboratory assistant for a fixed-term position at MTM Research Centre

We are looking for a laboratory assistant for a fixed-term position at MTM Research Centre

Background
The School of Science and Technology, MTM Research Centre, is seeking one laboratory assistant in a project concerning highly fluorinated substances in organic analytical chemistry for a fixed-term appointment for analyses of contaminated samples (e.g. as groundwater, leachate, soil) and blood samples for per-/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and extractable organofluorine (EOF).

Duties and responsibilities
The laboratory technician will support the analyses of PFAS and EOF for samples within the PFAS projects of Eurofins Foundation and FORMAS.  The work includes sample extraction, separation, identification and quantification of the target compounds and EOF including necessary QA/QC steps and documentation of the results.

Qualifications
The candidate shall have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or have ongoing studies in chemistry with a focus on analytical science.

The knowledge and skills should also include good lab techniques with the steps of chemical analysis of environmental samples using LC/MS-MS and combustion ion chromatography (CIC) methods. Experience in any oxidation reaction and method development, and working in commercial lab are valuable merits. Fluency in English is required.  

Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities; the ability to work independently and engage with other people in a way that instils confidence; and a good track-record when it comes to cooperation.

We expect you to be flexible and open to change and that you take a quality-driven and responsible approach to your duties.

Information
This is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 months. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information about the position, contact Leo Yeung +46 19 30 14 21, email: Leo.Yeung@oru.se. Contact details for head of department: Mattias Bäckström + 46 19 30 3965, email: mattias.backstrom@oru.se

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying your knowledge and skills

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.

The application deadline is 11-06-2021. We look forward to receiving your application!

We decline any contact with advertisers or recruitment agencies in the recruitment process.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.