Scientist, Systems & Automation

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Olink part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human disease through proteomics. Olink panels provide innovative high-quality solutions for human protein biomarker discovery enabling researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously from just a few microliters of blood. Using highly specific and thoroughly validated assays with a wide dynamic range Olinks technology overcomes traditional limitations in protein analysis and supports deeper insights into human biology and disease.

Job Description:
Join our innovative R&D team to make a meaningful impact on scientific advancement. As a Scientist III you will lead technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop advanced solutions that enable customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. You will design and execute experiments analyze complex data resolve technical challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to mentor colleagues while working independently on sophisticated research programs that directly impact product development and customer success.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Scientist to join our innovative R&D organization and the Systems and Automation team. The team currently consists of 7 dedicated team members. The role is based in our Uppsala office reporting to Manager Systems and Automation.

In this role you will play a central part in implementing technology for readout ot Olinks products as well as solutions for automation of sample preparation. Today Olins products uses NGS or qPCR for readout.

A Day in the Life

You will collaborate across functions and contribute to cutting-edge projects within proteomics. A key focus will be readout technologies such as qPCR and NGS to support Olinks products and improve analytical performance.

Education & background

• PhD in life science with relevant industry experience orMSc in Engineering /Life Science (or equivalent) with significant professional experience.
• Preferred Areas of Study: Molecular Biotechnology Engineering Biochemistry Biology Proteomics or related discipline
  

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in NGS and qPCR
• Hands on experience in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques such as: protein affinity assays PEA qPCR NGS automated workflows and analytical instrumentation Multivariate analyse Nucleic acid analyse
• Statistical analysis using R-programming language
• Full working proficiency in English Swedish skills is preferred.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to design experiments and interpret complex datasets
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills preferably in both Swedish and Englis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and proactive mindset in a dynamic environment

Additional Merits

Track record of scientific contributions (publications presentations patents)
Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) and data analysis tools
Experience developing or applying highthroughput analytical techniques and automated workflows
Experience with product development in a regulated environment such as IVD/IVDR or ISO 13485

Why Join Us

At Olink Thermo Fisher Scientific you will be part of a nurturing team that values integrity innovation and involvement. We offer an encouraging environment where your diverse experiences and perspectives are appreciated enabling you to thrive and excel in your career.

Please note that no screening or interviews will occur until the beginning of August due to the summer holiday season. The last day of application is on the 4th of August.