Lab Technician with experience in histology

Moleculent; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Moleculent in Stockholm is looking for a Lab Technician to support Applications and Fee-for-Service operations. You will manage sample handling, conduct assays, and ensure high-quality data through rigorous laboratory practices.

The ideal candidate has a BSc in Molecular Biology or related fields, fluent in English, and possesses experience in a laboratory setting, particularly in histology and sample handling. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English is required.
• Experience working in a molecular biology, histology, or related laboratory environment.
• Experience with FFPE sample handling, immunofluorescence, or similar workflows is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for experiments by organizing workspaces and confirming sample lists.
• Receive, handle, track, and store FFPE tissue samples according to SOPs.
• Perform experimental workflows using prepared assay kits and standardized protocols.
• Execute tissue staining and multiplex in situ assay workflows.
• Perform assay quality control checks and document experimental procedures.

Skills

Hands-on experience with tissue preparation

Familiarity with laboratory imaging systems

Experience with quality control procedures

Education

BSc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Lab Technician with experience in histology

Moleculent

Laborant, biologi

Kommun: Stockholm

Do you have hands‑on laboratory experience and a passion for generating high‑quality scientific data? Do you enjoy structured experimental workflows, precision, and attention to detail, and want to play a key role in supporting innovative applications and customer projects?

Join Moleculent and contribute to the successful execution of our Applications and Fee‑for‑Service operations! Moleculent is on an exciting mission to map cell communication at the molecular level in tissue, aiming to unlock radical new insights into human biology. This is a chance to join a focused and dedicated team with extensive experience in building successful life science companies and products.

This is a permanent position based in Solna, Stockholm. We will review the applications after the vacation period. Applicants must be eligible to work in Sweden without sponsorship.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Lab Technician, Applications and Fee‑for‑Service at Moleculent, you will play an important role in supporting customer projects and internal application development studies. Working primarily in the laboratory, you will be responsible for sample handling, assay execution, quality control, and laboratory operations to ensure reliable, reproducible, high‑quality data. Over time, you will take on increasing responsibility for independently managing Fee‑for‑service project workflows and supporting the scale‑up of our service operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare for experiments by organizing workspaces, confirming sample lists, and ensuring required consumables and equipment are available.
• Receive, handle, track, label, and store FFPE tissue samples according to established SOPs.
• Perform experimental workflows using prepared assay kits and standardized protocols.
• Execute tissue staining and multiplex in situ assay workflows under established procedures.
• Perform assay quality control checks and review imaging results for completeness and consistency.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, reagents, conditions, and results to ensure full traceability.
• Support troubleshooting activities and contribute to workflow optimization together with Applications and R&D teams.
• Maintain laboratory readiness through equipment upkeep, reagent inventory management, and general lab organization.
• Contribute to the expansion and standardization of Fee‑for‑Service operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To fit the role, you hold a BSc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related life sciences field. Equivalent relevant work experience will also be considered. Fluent written and spoken English is required.

You have experience working in a molecular biology, histology, or related laboratory environment. Experience with FFPE sample handling, immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry (IHC), or similar workflows is highly valuable. You are comfortable working according to structured SOPs and understand the importance of quality documentation and reproducible laboratory processes.

Technical skills

• Hands‑on experience with tissue preparation, staining, microscopy, and reagent preparation.
• Familiarity with laboratory imaging systems and basic image data handling.
• Experience with quality control procedures and experimental documentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, and chemical safety practices.
• Ability to follow version‑controlled protocols and standardized workflows.

As a person, you are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering high‑quality results. You enjoy practical laboratory work and are motivated by contributing to scientific excellence. You are proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently once trained, while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across scientific and operational teams. An adaptable mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and workflows are important for success in this role.

MOLECULENT

We believe that our understanding of the molecular basis of human biology, in health and disease will increase radically in the coming ten years. This will lead to a vast improvement in therapies, diagnostics, and a new, fundamental understanding of our own biology.

Moleculent is on a mission to develop technology‑enabled products that leverage new insights into the molecular foundation of human biology.

https://www.moleculent.com/

Please note that Moleculent manages the recruitment process for this position. External recruitment agencies are requested to refrain from contacting us directly in this regard.