Vacant job

We are now looking for a curious and driven Scientist who wants to take the next step in their career within Life Science as a consultant at QRIOS. This assignment is your first step into QRIOS' consulting business and is carried out at one of our partners in Uppsala.

Here you will work in a dynamic research environment where advanced purification, analysis, and method development are at the center. The assignment gives you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while building broad competence through varied assignments over time.

As a consultant at QRIOS, there are good opportunities to continue developing through new assignments within our network in the Mälaren Valley, Gothenburg, and Skåne. We always take into account where you want to work, and our assignments are geographically clustered – you should be able to focus on your development, not on long commutes.

• Perform and develop purification processes for biomolecules, with a focus on AAV.
• Work with ÄKTA Pure/Avant and Unicorn to support R&D projects.
• Develop and validate new purification strategies (e.g., DBC, stability).
• Contribute to method development in LC-MS for nucleic acids/oligonucleotides.
• Conduct advanced analysis such as intact mass, impurity profiling, and sequence verification.
• Work cross-functionally and lead complex purification challenges.
• Ensure accurate documentation in ELN and technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and present results in project meetings.

You are a solution-oriented and communicative team player who thrives in an innovative and flexible laboratory environment. You combine analytical sharpness with a genuine interest in practical lab work.

We see that you have:

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Experience from the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong competence in LC-MS and method development for nucleic acids.
• Experience with IP-RPC, chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
• Good familiarity with ÄKTA systems and Unicorn.
• Experience with data handling (Excel), DoE, and electronic lab notebooks.

Meritorious:

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for oligonucleotide therapies.
• Experience with automation and data analysis tools.

As a person, you are:

• Communicative and confident in presentations.
• Collaborative and non-hierarchical.
• Independent, structured, and quality-conscious.
• Curious and driven to develop.

You will work at one of QRIOS' partners within Life Science, in a research-intensive environment where innovation and scientific excellence are in focus. The team consists of both junior engineers and senior researchers who together drive projects within filtration, purification, and analytical development.

About QRIOS Life Science QRIOS is your reliable partner within the Life Science sector. We are experts in recruitment and consulting solutions for specialist and managerial roles within pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, and food technology. Our strength lies in the fact that our employees themselves have extensive experience from the industry, which gives us a unique understanding of our customers' needs and challenges. As a consultant at QRIOS, you get the opportunity to try out different assignments, develop quickly, and build a broad network within Life Science. Together we drive innovation and contribute to a better future. QRIOS MINDS GO FURTHER.