Institution Technician, Core Facilities

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University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse expertise. 37,000 students and 6,000 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace, flowing with knowledge and ideas. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. University of Gothenburg is environmentally certified and actively works toward sustainable development. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the university contributes to a better future. The university actively promotes a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Introtext: Core Facilities, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, is seeking an Institution Technician/Animal Care Specialist for the Department of Experimental Biomedicine (EBM). Core Facilities is an open university-wide research infrastructure for Life Science research. We are located at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and provide access to some of Sweden's most advanced technologies and analytical tools for research in, for example, medicine, biomedicine, and clinical studies. Experimental Biomedicine (EBM) is a multifunctional research facility within Core Facilities that offers infrastructure, expert knowledge, and training for research involving animal studies. EBM is also a national competency center and has an MRI imaging facility. Animal welfare as well as the 3R principles (Replace, Refine, and Reduce) are integrated into all aspects of EBM's operations and policy. Do you have an interest in natural sciences and animals and want to combine that with a broad assignment to support research that benefits society and patients? We are now seeking an experienced institution technician and animal care specialist for EBM who, with quality awareness in focus, wants to work with us and drive the development of research support forward! Duties Animal care, supervision, materials handling, documentation, and maintenance of records and procedures. Study support within research and work with the development and implementation of the 3R principles in operations. Qualifications You have completed training in laboratory animal science (LAS course) or a completed upper secondary course in Animals for Research Purposes (DJFDJU0), as well as more than one year of experience (full-time) with animal room work in a laboratory animal facility. You have the ability to independently be responsible for and carry out all tasks related to animal room work and have practical experience in study support. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who takes responsibility and strives to achieve common goals with the highest quality. As a person, you are flexible, collaborate well with your coworkers, and contribute to good morale in the group. You are comfortable working both in a team and independently. You have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish and English, as both languages are spoken among colleagues and researchers. Employment The employment is a permanent full-time position, 100%, placed at EBM within Core Facilities, University of Gothenburg. A six-month probationary period may apply. Some weekend work may occur. Employment start: September 1. Selection Process Applicants will be evaluated based on attached documents, interviews, and references. Special emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Contact Information for the Position If you have questions about the employment, you are welcome to contact Anne Edenro, Unit Manager mailto:[email protected] Trade Union Representatives Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application Apply by submitting an electronic application which should contain: - a personal letter describing why you are applying for this position - your complete CV - references Applications must be received by: 2026-08-04 The university actively promotes a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. The university applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to retain application documents for two years following the hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request the return of your documents, they will be returned when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with staff recruitment. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as salespeople of job advertisements.University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse expertise. 37,000 students and 6,000 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace, flowing with knowledge and ideas. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. University of Gothenburg is environmentally certified and actively works toward sustainable development. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the university contributes to a better future. The university actively promotes a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities…

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14. 7. 2026

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4. 8. 2026

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