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You now have the opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and rapidly growing Life Science company taking on the important task of increasing the understanding of human diseases. At Olink, you will work with groundbreaking technology and products that play a crucial role in the development of precision medicine. Here, you will work with antibody screening, method development, and problem-solving in an innovative research environment. With a focus on qPCR and PEA technology, this is an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research within Life Science. We look forward to your application!

About the Role

Olink - Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific has grown explosively in recent years and has made its mark globally in a short time. Their groundbreaking products are currently used by leading research institutes and pharmaceutical companies to drive the next major breakthroughs 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 understanding of complex diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, research that can truly change people's lives.

As a Development Engineer in Affinity Evaluation qPCR at Olink, you will play a central role in the development of the next generation of highplex products within proteomics. The role combines practical laboratory work with method development, data analysis, and improvement initiatives, working closely with both project teams and other functions within R&D and production. You will primarily work with antibody screening and the development of PEA-based assays, where qPCR is used as the primary readout. In your daily work, you will be responsible for handling and preparing antibodies, antigens, and biological samples prior to experiments, as well as designing, planning, and conducting both routine and exploratory laboratory studies according to project plans and timelines. The role involves significant independent responsibility where you drive laboratory work forward, analyze and document results, and ensure that methods and processes maintain high quality and reproducibility. An important part of the role is also to develop, optimize, and improve existing protocols, workflows, and analysis methods. You will continuously work on improvement initiatives, such as workflow mapping, creation and updating of SOPs, and verification studies for new methods and product concepts. The role also includes data analysis and compilation, both internally and in collaboration with customers and other departments.

You will become part of a cross-functional and innovation-driven team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving are in focus. Here, you have the opportunity to combine an analytical and meticulous working style with creativity and innovative thinking to contribute to future proteomics solutions.

This is a consultancy assignment, meaning you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at Olink. The assignment will be full-time and expected to last at least until the turn of the year. There are good opportunities for extension and permanent hire, provided there is space for it and all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

What We Offer

• Become part of a secure and exciting organization where your initiatives and ideas are valued
• Work in an organization that highly values the development of its employees
• The opportunity to work at a workplace that our current consultants describe as fantastic

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve methods and protocols related to PEA- and qPCR-based assays to ensure high quality, robustness, and reproducibility of results
• Work with routine screening and evaluation of antibodies through qPCR-based experiments to identify and quality-assure candidates for new highplex panels and product solutions
• Independently plan, design, conduct, and analyze both routine and exploratory laboratory experiments according to project plans and set timelines
• Document, compile, and report experimental results in a structured and quality-assured manner, including data analysis, updating of SOPs, and improvement of workflows
• Actively participate in problem-solving, verification studies, and method development projects by identifying areas for improvement, testing new working methods, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in R&D, production, and other cross-functional teams to ensure efficient processes and contribute to the development of future proteomics products

We are looking for you who

• Have a university degree in biotechnology, biomedicine, or similar education within Life Science
• Have laboratory experience within proteomics, immunoassays, and protein testing
• Have experience handling complex analyses and method development
• Have good knowledge of the function of reagents and antibodies in analysis methods
• Have previous experience in research and development work in an industrial environment
• Are very comfortable with Swedish and English in speech and writing, as both languages are used in daily work

It is meritorious, but not a requirement, if you have:

• Experience with qPCR/PCR
• Extensive knowledge in Excel
• Experience with instrument management, automation, and data analysis tools such as Prism, R, or Python

You are a goal-oriented and responsible person with strong self-leadership and a natural ability to drive your work forward independently. You thrive in a role where you get to take initiative, offer your own suggestions, and contribute new perspectives to develop both working methods and results. With your intellectual curiosity, you easily adapt to new areas and are motivated by understanding, improving, and finding smart solutions. At the same time, you are communicative and confident in collaboration with others, where you contribute to progress and common goals in a clear and non-hierarchical manner.

Additional Information

• Start: Immediately (max 1 month notice period)
• 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 role are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the ad when a sufficient number of candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required upon application. We do not use cover letters as a selection method and therefore do not need them attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive test.