Vacant job

Academic Resource is currently looking for a Laboratory Engineer / QC Lab Engineer for a Life Science company in Uppsala. This is an initial 6-month consultancy assignment with the possibility of extension.

Location: Uppsala (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: September 1st

Department and Team Description:

The Quality Control (QC) department plays a crucial role in ensuring that high-quality products reach customers and contribute to better health worldwide. Your team is responsible for analytical testing and quality control, directly impacting product quality, regulatory compliance, and reliable release processes.

You will become part of a competent and collaborative laboratory environment where we work with a broad spectrum of analytical techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, ÄKTA instruments, microscopy, and spectrophotometry. Attention to detail, teamwork, and continuous improvement are central to our daily work.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing according to approved instructions and established quality standards.
• Report, review, and approve analysis results for products and ordered analyses, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance throughout the process.
• Initiate and investigate Out of Specification (OOS) results and other deviations, contributing to continuous improvement and robust quality processes.
• Perform controls, calibrations, and maintenance of analytical instruments to ensure reliable and efficient laboratory operations.
• Update and approve work instructions, including control methods, standard methods, and calibration methods, to ensure clear and correct working procedures.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Biotechnology or Chemistry, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience working with ÄKTA, HPLC, FPLC, and LC-MS instruments.
• Knowledge of electrophoresis.
• Fluent Swedish and basic English skills.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluent English.
• Experience with Oracle and LIMS.

Personal Attributes:

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who is meticulous, quality-conscious, and strongly focused on working according to current regulations and routines. You take responsibility for your work, work in a structured manner, and enjoy performing routine analyses and following established processes independently. This role suits you if you appreciate laboratory work, adapt easily to changing priorities, and can plan and prioritize your work effectively.

About Academic Resource:

Academic Resource is a recruitment and staffing agency for experienced academics. We have extensive experience in leasing, recruitment, and interim management within the service sector, focusing on Life Science, Economics & Finance, and HR. We operate primarily in Stockholm and Uppsala.

As a consultant at Academic Resource, you are offered:

• Benefits such as occupational pension, fitness allowance, and parental pay.
• Security through our status as an authorized staffing agency, covered by collective agreements (salary, insurance, pension, vacation).
• A dedicated consultant manager who maintains regular contact to ensure your well-being and development.
• Opportunities for development through on-the-job learning and varied roles at interesting client companies.

Application:

Interviews and selections are conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Submit your CV and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Click Apply for this job and reference: CLE0726

For questions, please contact:
[email protected]

Please note that we do not accept applications via email.