Laboratory assistant in chemistry

The School of Science and Technology is seeking a laboratory assistant in chemistry for a fixed-term appointment at the Man-Technology-Environment research centre.

Background
We seek a laboratory assistant with focus on organic analytical chemistry for chemical analyses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), extractable organofluorine (EOF), and chemical oxidation of precursor compounds.

Duties and responsibilities
The laboratory assistant will work in a research environment to support several research projects involving PFASs and EOF as well as chemical oxidation of precursor compounds. One example of projects is the analysis of PFAS and EOF in human blood. Other tasks may include field sampling, sample preparation with ion-pair extraction and solid phase extraction (SPE), handling of liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and ion chromatography, as well as conducting chemical oxidation reaction. Written documentation of results is also included in the tasks.

Qualifications
The candidate shall have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or have ongoing studies in chemistry with a focus on analytical science. Experiences in human blood analysis of PFAS using LC/MS-MS and combustion ion chromatography (CIC) methods, and chemical oxidation as well as holding a valid Swedish or EU/EEA driving licence are valuable merits.

Close attention will be paid to your personal qualities, your ability to perform duties autonomously, your interpersonal skills and ability to cooperate, as well as your ability to relate to people in a way that inspires trust and confidence.

We expect you to be flexible and open to change with the ability to assume a quality-conscious and responsible approach towards your duties.

Information
The position is a fixed-term of six months starting in June. The salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.  For more information, please contact Dr. Leo Yeung (019-301421 or leo.yeung@oru.se) or Mattias Bäckström, Head of unit (019-303965 or mattias.backstrom@oru.se).


Örebro University actively pursues an equal work environment and values 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:


• A covering letter, for why you are applying for this job and what you can offer in competence
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates

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

The application deadline is 2020-06-08. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Örebro University is 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.