Laboratory Engineer in QC at Thermo Fisher Scientific

An opportunity awaits for you who want to make your mark at a global Life Science company where groundbreaking diagnostics are developed to help people around the world. At Thermo Fisher Scientific in Uppsala, as a laboratory engineer in QC, you will work in a laboratory environment where each analysis can make a real difference to people's health. You will be part of a team that ensures the quality of diagnostic tests used globally, combining practical lab work with precision, quality assurance, and a clear focus on accuracy and structure. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every workday is about something greater. We look forward to your application!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company with 100,000 employees and an annual revenue of over $40 billion. In Uppsala, the largest Swedish site for Thermo Fisher employs 1,000 staff and is one of their global division headquarters. Thermo is engaged in strategic, administrative, and business development activities, as well as being home to research and development as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing. Their ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD) develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic tests for allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. With 1,900 employees globally, IDD is a world leader in in vitro diagnostics for allergies and a leader in autoimmune diagnostics in Europe. In Uppsala, with over 750 employees, the division's global headquarters is located with both development and manufacturing.

In the role of laboratory engineer in QC, you will have a varied and laboratory-based job where you directly contribute to the quality assurance of diagnostic tests used to diagnose allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. You will work practically to prepare and conduct analyses, pipette, handle human samples, and initiate runs on advanced laboratory instruments. An important part of your daily work is to evaluate results, compare them against specifications, and document assessments to ensure that the analyses meet both internal quality requirements and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will participate in the laboratory's operational routines, such as equipment maintenance and monitoring quality controls that are fundamental for the tests to be reliable in clinical contexts.

You will be part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's QC team, which consists of about 20 people divided into two groups, one focusing on allergy tests and one oriented towards multiplex and autoimmune diagnostics. The team is characterized by an open, supportive climate where everyone works closely together and shares knowledge.

This is a consulting assignment, which means you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at Thermo Fisher Scientific. The assignment will be full-time and is expected to last at least until the turn of the year. There may be an opportunity for extension, provided that there is room for it and that all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

You are offered

To become part of a safe and exciting organization where your initiatives and ideas are valued
A solid introduction with clear checklists, training alongside experienced colleagues, and certification in laboratory procedures
The opportunity to work in a close-knit QC team with high knowledge exchange and an unpretentious collaborative climate
A practical and varied lab job in quality assurance of diagnostics that makes a real difference for patients around the world
Work at an organization that our current consultants describe as a fantastic workplace

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Conduct QC analyses of allergy products according to established methods and document and report results
Prepare and handle human samples, work with pipetting, and initiate analyses on laboratory instruments
Review and evaluate analysis results by comparing them against applicable specifications and manage and document any deviations
Contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory, for example, by performing simple maintenance and keeping equipment organized
Collaborate closely with colleagues in the QC team to ensure high quality and an efficient working method

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Has a post-secondary education in Life Science, e.g., biotechnology, chemistry, or similar
Has experience of laboratory work from studies or previous employment
Is accustomed to pipetting and handling samples
Is very comfortable with Swedish and English in both spoken and written form as it is required to perform the work

It is meritorious, but not a requirement, if you have experience in QC work.

Most importantly, your personality

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, structured, and quality-conscious, with a genuine interest in laboratory work. You are unpretentious, communicative, and enjoy collaborating closely with colleagues in a team where everyone helps each other.

Other information

Start: Early April
Scope: Full-time, office hours
Location: Uppsala Business Park
Other: As part of the process, a drug test will be conducted

Our recruitment process

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

We apply rolling selection and will take down the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stages 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.