Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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, 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.

Location/Division Specific Information: 

At Olink, or the proteomic sciences division, we 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 Description:

We are seeking a Development Engineer to join the Assay Development NGS team within the Highplex department at RnD on a temporary basis. If you want to work with a leading technology that supports precision medicine you might the person we are looking for.

Assay Development NGS is responsible for developing immunoassays for Olink's Highplex products, such as Olink Explore HT and Olink Reveal and assessing assay performance throughout development projects. This includes performing verification experiments and generating assay performance data for website. Product development is carried out in projects with members from other departments. Furthermore, Assay Development NGS also work with research and development of product concepts and ideas.

The role is based at the Olink HQ in Uppsala and reports to the Assay Development Manager. Please note that this is fixed term position starting in 2026 and extending to the end of June 2027.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform experiments using Olinks PEA (Proximity Extension Assay) with NGS as a readout platform.Plan and perform laboratory work in accordance with set project plans and work schedules.Evaluate, report and document results from the laboratory work according to existing procedures.Manage and record data for extensive collections of antibodies, antigens, and biological samples.Contribute to set project plansActively engage in the development of the group's and department's activities and take part in improvement projects.

Qualifications

Master's degree in life sciences or equivalent experience.Solid lab experience, pipetting small volumes (