Do you enjoy hands-on analytical chemistry and working with advanced mass spectrometry? At Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure (CMSI), you will contribute to a wide range of life science research projects by performing high-quality targeted and untargeted metabolomics analyses. This is a hands-on laboratory role for an analytical chemist who enjoys working systematically, maintaining high quality standards and contributing as part of a collaborative infrastructure team.
Information about the division/project
Chalmers Mass Spectrometry Infrastructure (CMSI) is part of the Division of Infrastructures at the Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology. CMSI provides advanced mass spectrometry-based analytical services and expertise, with a particular focus on metabolomics and lipidomics.
We support research projects from academia, healthcare and industry and offer both targeted quantitative metabolomics and untargeted metabolomics workflows. CMSI is also part of the national Metabolomics and Exposomics Platform within SciLifeLab. You will join a team with complementary expertise in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, metabolomics and data analysis.
You will conllaborate with researchers and users from a broad range of disciplines and contribute analyses that support cutting-egde research.
Job DescriptionYour main responsibility will be to perform high-quality analytical work using established targeted and untargeted metabolomics workflows at CMSI.
Your Tasks Will Include
The focus of the position is on running and ensuring the quality of established analytical workflows. You may also contribute to continuous improvement of existing workflows, while development of new analytical methods is not a primary responsibility of the role.
Contract terms
Temporary employment until 31 October, 2027. Preferable starting date: 1 November, 2026.
QualificationsWe are looking for one-two analytical chemists who enjoy practical laboratory work and have a strong interest in mass spectrometry.
The Following Qualifications Are Required
The Following Qualifications Are Considered Meritorious
You are quality-conscious, systematic and structured, and and enjoy working carefully and reproducibly according to established quality procedures. You are able to work independently while also collaborating closely with colleagues and contributing to common priorities within the team. As CMSI is a research infrastructure supporting many different projects and users, we also value a service-oriented approach and good problem-solving skills.
What We OfferChalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
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Application procedureThe application should be attached as PDF files, as below:CVOther Documents (optional)
In this recruitment, personal letters are replaced by selection questions related to the position. We therefore ask you to answer the selection questions in the application instead of attaching a personal letter. Any attached personal letter will not be considered in the selection process.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form. We do not accept applications sent by email.
Application deadline: October 7, 2026For Questions, Please ContactHead of Division, Malin Barman, Division of Infrastructures, CMSI, malin.barman@chalmers.se
Lab manager, Julia Karlsson, Division of Infrastructures, CMSI, julia.karlsson@chalmers.se
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