Laboratory technician/engineer

The Department of Biology and Biological Engineering was founded January 1 2015, and started off with high ambitions. The aim was to grow and become a leading center of innovation by combining the latest research in life sciences with biochemistry. And the department got off to flying start. In its first year, the numbers for publication, citation and external funding have been excellent.

The department consists of four division, each conducting outstanding research in the areas of industrial biotechnology, systems biology, chemical biology and food science. The overall goal is to help build a sustainable society and improve human health.

Nearly 150 people from 20 countries are currently working at the department. The working environment is characterized by respect, cooperation, responsibility, creativity and job satisfaction.

The Department of Biology and Biological Engineering has summarized its mission in four points:
• To be an attractive environment for top-level researchers in biological engineering
• To deliver top-level research results and innovative solutions for use in a sustainable society
• To offer excellent education that develops creative engineers and scientists
• To be a major contributor to international visibility of Chalmers


Information about Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure 
The Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure (CMSI) is a new Chalmers infrastructure with the goal to deliver high quality analytical services to researchers at Chalmers and beyond. The infrastructure will mainly focus on quantitative mass spectrometry and compound identification, and has a range of mass spectrometers for these tasks.  The infrastructure aims to deliver both high quality service analyses and develop novel analytical methods to meet the needs of researchers.

Job description
As an engineer/technician within the CMSI, you will have primary responsibility for analysing samples and ensuring that instruments are well maintained.  You will also be responsible for method development and learn to use a wide range of different mass spectrometers. This position will report to the CMSI lab manager and the scientific coordinator of the CMSI.

Temporary employment: 1 September 2016 - 31 December 2016

Qualifications
You should have a technical training and experience in mass spectrometric analysis of biological samples, and it is an advantage to have worked with routine analyses and method development.  You should be comfortable in speaking and writing in English, good communication skills in Swedish are an advantage.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.


Application deadline: 26 August 2016

For questions, please contact:
Laboratory manager Otto Savolainen
Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure
E-mail: otto.savolainen@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 



Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!