Now the opportunity opens up to step into a world where innovation and science meet to make a real difference.

At Olink, you will be part of a forward-looking and expanding Life Science company that works every day to increase the understanding of human diseases. Here you will work with groundbreaking technology and products that are at the center of the development of future precision medicine. We are looking for someone with laboratory experience who wants to grow, be challenged, and develop with Olink. This is your chance to contribute to better health for people around the world while taking the next step in your own career. We look forward to your application!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Olink has grown explosively in recent years and has made an impact worldwide in a short time. Their groundbreaking products are now used by leading research institutes and pharmaceutical companies to drive the next major breakthrough in medicine. With headquarters and service labs in both Uppsala and Boston, Olink is a truly global player in Life Science. Here, technology is developed and used to provide new insights into complex diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, research that can truly change people's lives.

As a laboratory engineer in the Analysis Service Explore team, you will have a central and varied role where you become an important part of the daily analysis work. You will independently plan and conduct analyses using qPCR and/or NGS, while also being responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory equipment. The role also involves contributing to the department's quality work by creating and maintaining documentation and systems that ensure high standards and traceability. You will be part of a diverse team with colleagues of different ages and backgrounds, where knowledge and experience are shared generously. The atmosphere is characterized by warmth, helpfulness, and an open climate, where collaboration is a natural part of everyday life.

This is a consulting assignment, which means you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at Olink. The assignment will be full-time and is expected to last at least 1 year. There are good chances for extension and direct recruitment, provided there is room for it and all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

You are offered

To be part of a safe and exciting organization where your initiatives and ideas are valued
The opportunity to work in an innovative, international environment at a company that values diversity and inclusion
Work at an organization that our current consultants describe as a fantastic workplace

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct analyses using qPCR and/or NGS according to established methods
Be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory equipment
Create and maintain documentation related to analyses and quality work
Contribute to the department's quality and improvement work through routines and system support
Collaborate with the team and actively contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive work environment

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Has a completed university degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, or similar
Has experience working in a laboratory where you have gained good knowledge in NGS and qPCR
Has very good skills in pipetting small volumes (≤ 10 µL) and multi-channel pipetting with high precision in ongoing analysis
Is very comfortable with Swedish and English in both spoken and written form as it is required to perform the work

It is advantageous, but not a requirement, if you:

Have experience with instrument responsibility
Have good knowledge of LIMS
Are vaccinated against hepatitis B

As a person, you are self-driven, quality-conscious, and unpretentious. You are structured in your work approach and enjoy problem-solving. Furthermore, you should be comfortable with social contacts and since you will be working in a team, it is important that you possess good collaboration skills.

Other information

Start: Immediately
Scope: Full-time, office hours
Location: Uppsala

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.