Laboratory assistant

Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

We are looking for a university-trained laboratory assistant who is interested in chemical analysis of of organic environmental pollutants.

About the position

We are seeking a university-trained laboratory assistant for preparation of environmental samples (water, soil, plants, etc.) using solid phase and other extraction methods for chemical analysis of organic environmental pollutants (e.g., PFAS). The duties also include data processing.

Your profile

Applicants shall have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent. Experience of laboratory work is required. Good language skills in English (oral and written) are required. Emphasis is also placed on personal qualities such as being meticulous, service minded and having organizational and collaborative skills.

About us

The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment is working with applied environmental science, with a national responsibility for assessing the condition of Swedish surface waters with respect to water chemistry, pollution and aquatic biota. The research focuses on geochemical and hydrological processes, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, microbial ecology as well as on environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. The department has about 150 employees, of which approximately half are researchers/doctoral students and the other half are technical and administrative staff.

For more information about the department visit: www.slu.se/aquatic-sciences

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Temporary substitute employment 3 months

Scope:

100%

Start date:

2025-07-01

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 12 June 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

 

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.