Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
• Office environment
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

About the Role

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

We are the Proteomic Sciences division (former Olink Proteomics). Our solutions are transforming the understanding of human diseases through advanced protein biomarker discovery. With our innovative Olink solutions – including highly specific and validated assays that cover more than 5,000 proteins – our colleagues and technology empower scientists in groundbreaking research that will play a pivotal role in the future of personalized medicine.

Job Specific Information

As part of our commitment to Operational Excellence, we are looking for a curious and driven Development Engineer to join our new Sustaining Engineering team. The team consists of several development engineers and complements our three other Engineering teams within Operations. You will independently conduct investigations and perform laboratory testing using HPLC, MS, MALS and spectrophotometric methods as well as our qPCR and NGS platforms. You will assess results from quality tests, validation activities, and other process- and product-maintenance tasks, playing an important role in supporting decision-making related to product performance and quality within our manufacturing and control processes. The Engineering department is also responsible for Design Transfer of products in development at R&D to Operations, process development and validation of kit manufacturing processes, global equipment management, and business continuity for operational processes in Uppsala. The position is based at our headquarters in Uppsala and reports to the Manager of Sustaining Engineering.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses according to established methods and procedures and analyze the resulting data
• Contribute to troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Create and execute test plans to investigate product parameters from manufactured components or raw materials
• Document and report test results in accordance with internal quality standards
• Drive non-conformity and batch investigations as well as reviewing and assessing test results
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Basic Qualifications

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry or related field
• Experience from product maintenance, QC, or laboratory work within the Life Science sector
• Broad understanding and experience with laboratory techniques and methods such as HPLC, MS, MALS, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting and problem-solving methodologies is an advantage
• Full professional proficiency in English and Swedish

Personal Competencies

• Motivated and quick to learn, with a solution-oriented mindset
• Structured and reliable in planning and executing tasks
• Team oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment

How to Apply

If you believe you're the right fit for this role, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.