{"data":{"id":209512,"slug":"driftstekniker-till-balticwaters-fish-laboratory","type":"job","title":"Operations Technician at BalticWaters Fish Laboratory","description":"About BalticWaters Fish Lab\nProtecting the Baltic Sea ecosystem, biodiversity, and natural resources is more important than ever. BalticWaters Fish Laboratory at Studsvik Tech Park outside Nyk\u00f6ping is a research-oriented workplace where we develop new knowledge about Baltic Sea fish, from egg to adult fish. The laboratory is built around recirculating aquatic systems and makes it possible to conduct applied experiments and research that can contribute to important environmental initiatives and provide concrete knowledge for a healthier Baltic Sea.\nYour Responsibilities\nAs an operations technician at BalticWaters Fish Lab, you will play a central role in managing our recirculating aquatic systems (RAS). Your daily tasks include maintenance of system components, adapting systems to different research projects, continuous monitoring and adjustment of water parameters, and regular cleaning. You will work closely with project personnel to meet project needs and contribute to a good environment for the fish. The work requires problem-solving, careful documentation, and active participation in all aspects of laboratory operations. Since we are a small team, all employees need to be prepared to help where needed, from practical operations and troubleshooting to routine work and follow-up. This makes the work both varied and responsible.\nYour Qualities\nWe are looking for someone with basic biological knowledge and a practical interest in fish, aquatic environments, and aquatic systems. You are solution-oriented, meticulous, and take responsibility even when circumstances change. You enjoy practical work, are not afraid to get your hands dirty, and are comfortable working closely with others in a small team. Experience from land-based RAS systems, fish farming, animal husbandry, laboratory animal facilities, or water treatment is an advantage, but not a requirement. All RAS systems are unique, and we will therefore provide you with relevant introduction and training on our systems. The most important thing is that you understand that the work is governed by biological conditions and have the willingness to learn in a research-oriented environment.\nIf this describes you, you are warmly welcome to apply for this position. During recruitment, we will place great emphasis on personal qualities, responsibility, and how well you function in the team.\nAbout the Position\nThis is a 12-month contract position while one of our employees is on parental leave, and we hope you can start on December 1st, 2026.\nThe work is full-time, but the workload varies over time because the laboratory's operations are governed by the fish's biology, the phases of research projects, and the systems' needs. This means that some periods can be intensive and require work in the evenings, on weekends, or with short notice, while other periods have lower demand. On-call duty is included and will be scheduled in coordination with the laboratory's operations manager, who will also be your supervisor. A valid driver's license (category B) is required, and you should be able to speak and write English without difficulty.\nApplication\nPlease send your CV and cover letter to jobb@balticwaters.org. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Mats Anderling via email: mats.anderling@balticwaters.org. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline.\nAbout BalticWaters\nBalticWaters is an independent foundation working long-term for a healthier Baltic Sea. We implement environmental projects and conduct applied research to demonstrate what measures can contribute to a healthy and thriving sea. Our work also includes disseminating knowledge about the state of the Baltic Sea to the public, authorities, and decision-makers. The goal is to increase knowledge about the challenges the sea faces and build public opinion so that decisions are made and measures are implemented.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Driftstekniker till BalticWaters Fish Laboratory","description_original":"Om BalticWaters Fish Lab\nSkyddet av \u00d6stersj\u00f6ns ekosystem, biologiska m\u00e5ngfald och naturresurser \u00e4r viktigare \u00e4n n\u00e5gonsin. BalticWaters Fish Laboratory i Studsvik Tech Park utanf\u00f6r Nyk\u00f6ping \u00e4r en forskningsn\u00e4ra arbetsplats d\u00e4r vi utvecklar ny kunskap om \u00d6stersj\u00f6fisken, fr\u00e5n \u00e4gg till vuxen fisk. Laboratoriet \u00e4r uppbyggt kring recirkulerande akvatiska system och g\u00f6r det m\u00f6jligt att genomf\u00f6ra till\u00e4mpade experiment och forskning som kan bidra till viktiga milj\u00f6insatser och ge konkret kunskap f\u00f6r en friskare \u00d6stersj\u00f6.\nDina arbetsuppgifter\nSom driftstekniker p\u00e5 BalticWaters Fish Lab kommer du att spela en central roll i sk\u00f6tseln av v\u00e5ra recirkulerande akvatiska system (RAS). Dina dagliga uppgifter inkluderar underh\u00e5ll av systemkomponenter, anpassning av systemen till olika forskningsprojekt, kontinuerlig \u00f6vervakning och justering av vattenv\u00e4rden samt regelbunden reng\u00f6ring. Du arbetar n\u00e4ra med projektpersonal f\u00f6r att m\u00f6ta projektens behov och bidra till en bra milj\u00f6 f\u00f6r fisken. Arbetet kr\u00e4ver probleml\u00f6sning, noggrann dokumentation och aktivt deltagande i alla delar av laboratoriets drift. Eftersom vi \u00e4r en liten arbetsgrupp beh\u00f6ver alla medarbetare vara beredda att hj\u00e4lpa till d\u00e4r det beh\u00f6vs, fr\u00e5n praktisk drift och fels\u00f6kning till rutinarbete och uppf\u00f6ljning. Det g\u00f6r arbetet b\u00e5de varierat och ansvarsfullt.\nDina egenskaper\nVi s\u00f6ker dig som har biologiska grundkunskaper och ett praktiskt intresse f\u00f6r fisk, vattenmilj\u00f6er och akvatiska system. Du \u00e4r l\u00f6sningsorienterad, noggrann och tar ansvar \u00e4ven n\u00e4r f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningarna f\u00f6r\u00e4ndras. Du tycker om praktiskt arbete, \u00e4r inte r\u00e4dd f\u00f6r att hugga i och trivs med att arbeta n\u00e4ra andra i ett litet team. Erfarenhet fr\u00e5n landbaserade RAS-system, fiskodling, djurh\u00e5llning, f\u00f6rs\u00f6ksdjursverksamhet eller vattenrening \u00e4r meriterande, men inte ett krav. Alla RAS-system \u00e4r unika och vi kommer d\u00e4rf\u00f6r att ge dig relevant introduktion och utbildning i v\u00e5ra system. Det viktigaste \u00e4r att du f\u00f6rst\u00e5r att arbetet styrs av biologins f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningar och har vilja att l\u00e4ra nytt i en forskningsn\u00e4ra milj\u00f6.\nSt\u00e4mmer detta in p\u00e5 dig \u00e4r du varmt v\u00e4lkommen att s\u00f6ka tj\u00e4nsten. Vid rekryteringen kommer vi att l\u00e4gga stor vikt vid personliga egenskaper, ansvarstagande och att du fungerar v\u00e4l i teamet.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\nTj\u00e4nsten \u00e4r ett vikariat p\u00e5 12 m\u00e5nader under tiden en av v\u00e5ra medarbetare \u00e4r f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledig och vi ser g\u00e4rna att du kan tilltr\u00e4da den 1a december 2026. \nArbetet \u00e4r p\u00e5 heltid, men arbetsbelastningen varierar \u00f6ver tid eftersom laboratoriets drift styrs av fiskarnas biologi, forskningsprojektens faser och systemens behov. Det inneb\u00e4r att vissa perioder kan vara intensiva och kr\u00e4va arbete kv\u00e4llar, helger eller med kortare framf\u00f6rh\u00e5llning, medan andra perioder har l\u00e4gre belastning. Beredskapstj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring ing\u00e5r och schemal\u00e4ggs i samverkan med laboratoriets driftschef, som ocks\u00e5 blir din arbetsledare. B-k\u00f6rkort \u00e4r ett krav och du b\u00f6r kunna prata och skriva engelska utan sv\u00e5righeter.\nAns\u00f6kan\nCV och personligt brev skickas till jobb@balticwaters.org. Har du fr\u00e5gor \u00e4r du v\u00e4lkommen att kontakta Mats Anderling via e-post: mats.anderling@balticwaters.org. Urval sker l\u00f6pande och tj\u00e4nsten kan komma att tills\u00e4ttas innan sista ans\u00f6kningsdatum.\nOm BalticWaters\nBalticWaters \u00e4r en oberoende stiftelse som arbetar l\u00e5ngsiktigt f\u00f6r en friskare \u00d6stersj\u00f6. Vi genomf\u00f6r milj\u00f6projekt och bedriver till\u00e4mpad forskning f\u00f6r att visa vilka \u00e5tg\u00e4rder som kan bidra till ett friskt och v\u00e4lm\u00e5ende hav. V\u00e5rt arbete innefattar ocks\u00e5 att sprida kunskap om \u00d6stersj\u00f6ns tillst\u00e5nd till allm\u00e4nheten, myndigheter och beslutsfattare. M\u00e5let \u00e4r att \u00f6ka kunskapen om de utmaningar som havet st\u00e5r inf\u00f6r och bygga opinion s\u00e5 att beslut blir tagna och \u00e5tg\u00e4rder genomf\u00f6rda.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"Horsviksv\u00e4gen 9a","full_address":null,"city":"TYSTBERGA","country":"SE","latitude":58.770193937076,"longitude":17.378944026375},"metadata":{"region":"S\u00f6dermanlands l\u00e4n","duration":"6 m\u00e5nader \u2013 upp till 12 m\u00e5nader","employer":"INSAMLINGSSTIFT BALTICWATERS","postcode":"61199","positions":1,"profession":"Drifttekniker vattenverk VA","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"http:\/\/www.balticwaters.org","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","contact_person":"Mats  Anderling","driving_license":true,"employment_type":"temporary","occupation_field":"Installation, drift, underh\u00e5ll","employer_workplace":"BalticWaters fish laboratory","translation_status":"done","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vikariat"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":3,"bot_views_count":0,"ai_vendor_counts":{"openai":2,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":null,"owner_email":"jobb@balticwaters.org","images":[],"published_at":"2026-09-14T09:31:20+00:00","expires_at":"2026-10-14T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-15T03:19:23+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-15T04:02:16+00:00"}}