Summer worker, Protein crystallization lab assistants

Big Science Sweden; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 91,000 - 136,500; Full time

Job summary

A scientific research organization in Lund, Sweden is seeking summer workers for their Protein Crystallization Lab. The role involves supporting scientists with sample preparation and quality control tasks. Candidates should be pursuing a Masters degree in relevant fields like molecular biology or biochemistry, with practical laboratory experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with innovative professionals. Positions are on-site with specific summer dates from June to August.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Master's degree related to molecular biology or biotechnology.
• Practical lab experience including experiment design and laboratory note-keeping.
• Completion of biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory techniques course.

Responsibilities

• Support NMX staff in daily tasks focusing on sample preparation.
• Prepare buffers and stock solutions.
• Evaluate crystallization outcomes and plan optimization routes.

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Sample preparation

Quality control

English communication

Education

Masters degree in engineering (molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology)

Tools

SDS-PAGE

UV/Vis spectroscopy

Liquid chromatography

Job description

Summer worker, Protein crystallization lab assistants

Datum: 15 april, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: ESS

Mer information

The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden isa partnership of 13 European countries with the missionto design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source.

Working with us means being part of a challenging and exciting work environment, at astunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.

About the position

We are now looking to appoint two summer workers for the Neutron Macromolecular Crystallography (NMX) team in the Large Scale Structures Division. The NMX team is responsible for building, installation, commissioning and scientific operations of the NMX beamline.

As a protein crystallization laboratory summer worker, your main tasks will be to support the NMX staff scientists in their daily work, with an emphasis on sample preparation and quality control.

The tasks include:

• Prepare buffers and stock solutions for protein purification and crystallization.
• Purify, concentrate, and perform buffer exchange of proteins from commercial or in-house sources, including assessment of protein purity and yield using SDS-PAGE and UV/Vis spectroscopy.
• Prepare protein crystallization plates using a range of setups and volumes (e.g. hanging-drop and sitting-drop vapour diffusion, batch, dialysis).
• Evaluate crystallization outcomes and, in collaboration with the supervisor, plan optimization route and experimental plans.

About you

A suitable background for this position would be:

• Studying towards a Masters degree in engineering with a focus on molecular biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology
• Practical experience working in a lab, including experiment design and execution, keeping laboratory notes, and training in safe laboratory work
• Completion of a university-level course in basic biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory techniques, including experience working with proteins, preparing buffers and stock solutions, SDS-PAGE, and liquid chromatography
• Work experience in a laboratory or clinical setting, with the ability to work in a clean and sterile way
• Can follow written protocols and procedures
• Good written English and fluency in oral communication skills in English
• Minimum age 18 years.

We believe that you enjoy communicating and collaborating with a variety of people in an international environment. You are good at following instructions but also capable of independent work if needed. You can tolerate repetitive tasks that require precision and patience. You are good at taking notes and documenting experimental outcomes. You are curious, eager to learn, and not afraid to ask questions.

Duration and location

Two positions are available over the same period.

The summer position spans a total of eight weeks and is divided into two parts: 1 June–10 July and 3–14 August.

Your workplace is on-site at ESS in Lund, Sweden.