Staff Engineer Staff Scientist, Analytical Development
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Laboratory Setting Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)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.
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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
We are seeking an experienced and driven Staff Development Engineer or Scientist to join our innovative R&D organization and the Analytical Development team. The team currently consists of 12 dedicated team members. The role is based in our Uppsala office reporting to Manager Analytical Development.
In this role you will play a central part in developing optimizing and implementing analytical quality control (QC) methods for reagents and kit products. You will contribute to advancing our proteomics platform while ensuring robust reliable and scalable analytical solutions.
A Day in the Life
You will collaborate across functions and contribute to cutting-edge projects within proteomics. A key focus will be coordinating activities in technical projects develop and validate analytical methods and concepts to ensure quality and performance of our highplex products. You will also perform advanced data analysis and present conclusions to guide technical decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize analytical QC methods
Perform complex data analysis and identify key parameters influencing performance
Lead activities in technical project mentor colleagues and contribute to building team expertise
Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver practical high-quality solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D production and quality
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance robustness efficiency and scalability of analytical methods
Maintain high-quality documentation in line with scientific and regulatory standards
Stay current with scientific advancements and integrate best practices into development workflows
Education & background
PhD in life science with relevant industry experience or
MSc in Engineering /Life Science (or equivalent) with significant industrial experience.
Preferred Areas of Study: Biochemistry Molecular Biology Proteomicsor related discipline
Technical Expertise
Strong experience in analytical method development verification and validation methodologies
Hands on experience in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques such as:
protein affinity assays
PEA PCR NGS
extensive experience working with liquid handling robots
automated workflows and analytical instrumentation
Skills & competencies
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Proven ability to design experiments and interpret complex datasets
Experience leading activities in technical projects and collaborating with diverse teams
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills preferably in both Swedish and English
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams
Adaptability and proactive mindset in a dynamic environment
Project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities
Additional merits
Track record of scientific contributions (publications presentations patents)
Proficiencyin statistical analysis and DOEmethodology
Experience developing or applying highthroughput analytical techniques and automated workflows
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 for applications is on the 4th of August.
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