Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, 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, 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 a Lead Development Engineer, you will be one of the key members in the new Sustaining Engineering team, responsible for coordinating, planning, and performing process maintenance. This includes supporting Production and QC with analyses, evaluations, and assessments of laboratory tests in close collaboration with other functions such as R&D, Product Management and QA. You will be responsible for handling tasks that require quick action as well as more longterm investigations. You will play a driving role in continuous improvement work, collaborating closely with your colleagues to build sustainable and robust 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 role is based at our headquarters in Uppsala and reports to the Manager of Sustaining Engineering. 

 

Main Responsibilities 

Perform root cause analyses and other troubleshooting activities to resolve process- and product-related issues such as NCs, Complaints, and CAPA. 

Coordinate activities between different functions to effectively solve quality issues, short and long term. 

Develop and implement test plans to investigate or validate acceptance criteria and performance. 

Independently perform classical laboratory analyses using established techniques and methods as well as newly developed procedures. 

Accurately document and report test results in accordance with internal quality standards. 

Initiate and author deviation reports and batch investigations. 

Assess and approve or reject test results based on predefined criteria. 

Provide technical training and mentorship to colleagues within the team and the wider organization. 

Actively contribute to strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts within the area. 

 

Qualifications and competencies:

MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related field. 

5+ years of experience in process or product maintenance and/or quality control within the Life Science sector. 

Documented experience in investigations, troubleshooting, and problem solving, with verified results and recommendations. 

Strong laboratory skills with documented hands-on experience in analytical and experimental work. 

Knowledge and hands-on experience with a broad range of techniques such as HPLC, MS, MALS and spectrophotometry methods and the ability to interpret data.  

Full professional proficiency in English and Swedish. 

 

Personal Competencies 

Self-driven, curious, and innovative with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. 

Highly organized with the ability to plan, execute, and complete tasks independently.  

Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support effective cross functional collaboration.  

Flexible mindset and ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.  

Apply today!

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.

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