Vacant job

Do you want to help develop the future solutions in coagulation diagnostics – from idea to finished product? With the world as the market, Nordic Biomarker is a small large company within Life Science that develops, manufactures, and sells quality products for coagulation diagnostics under one roof. You are welcomed to a workplace characterized by a family feeling, good collaborations, engagement among colleagues, and pride in the societal benefit of our products.

The position is located in Umeå and is a permanent employment. We warmly welcome your application today! We interview candidates continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

About the role

As a research and development engineer with us, you will work on the development of products for coagulation diagnostics. You will play a central role in our efforts to develop the next generation of latex immunoassays with a larger measurement range and fewer interference issues than current products on the market.

The work includes project planning, planning and conducting laboratory experiments, as well as analysis, documentation, and reporting of results. The role involves close collaboration with other functions in the company, making your communication skills and unpretentious working style crucial. In some projects, you will have primary responsibility, while in others you will contribute as part of the team – always with the mindset that together we will achieve our common goals.

We are looking for someone who

· Has at least a master's degree or equivalent in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, or a similar field.

· Is engaged, curious, proactive, and solution-oriented.

· Is motivated by challenges in research projects and sees them as opportunities to develop your skills.

· Has good collaboration skills and appreciates working in teams with diverse competencies.

· Has at least a couple of years of experience working in research, laboratory, or product development environments.

In this recruitment, we place great importance on your personal qualities. Engagement and a genuine interest in the work are central traits that characterize you.

Meritorious

· Experience in coagulation diagnostics or related fields.

· Experience in independently designing and setting up immunochemical methods or similar for diagnostic or research purposes.

Salary range

At Nordic Biomarker, we use a recognized tool for job evaluation, salary mapping, and salary setting. Nordic Biomarker is covered by the collective agreement between IKEM, Unionen, Sveriges Ingenjörer/Naturvetarna, and Ledarna, which means that salary setting is individual and differentiated. This means that the final salary is set with consideration to the applicant's previous work experience and competencies. For this position, the starting salary is between 37,000 – 47,000 SEK per month.

About us

Nordic Biomarker is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced reagents and control materials for coagulation analysis. The headquarters is located in Umeå, but research and development as well as manufacturing are conducted at the company's two sites, Umeå and Linköping. We offer both CE-marked kits under the Medirox brand and tailored solutions for other companies that want to use our products under their own brand.

With us, you will work in an environment where your work truly makes a difference – both for our products, our customers, and ultimately the patients. We value curiosity, engagement, and an unpretentious working style where everyone contributes and supports each other regardless of the scope of the task.