Laboratory Engineer

NorthX Biologics is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization [CDMO] that offer services and support in the development and manufacturing of biologics used in vaccines, gene therapy and other advanced applications. We have a long tradition of pharmaceutical manufacturing and have been manufacturing GMP biologics since 1992. In 2021 we were recognised as a national innovation hub for advanced therapeutics and vaccines and have expanded our development capabilities to serve our clients. This includes a new development organisation with cutting edge laboratories and technologies.

We are looking for a Laboratory Engineer to join our Analytics team, at our Stockholm site, with starting date at the earliest convenience.

You will be preforming quality control analysis using broad range of methods, including molecular biology assays, cell-based assays, micro biological assays and HPLC. You will be planning, executing, and reporting experiments to develop robust and reproducible methods that can be validated for GMP. You will be working extensively hands-on in the laboratory, but also responsible for maintenance of qualified status of room and laboratories and instruments, as wells as documenting and writing.

For this position we require a minimum a BSc in Biology, Chemistry, or relevant field, and at least 1+ years of GMP experience from the pharmaceutical industry. You must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be fluent in English and Swedish.

Technical skills required for the position.

• Molecular biology methods such as ELISA, qPCR, Westen blot, SDS

· Cell Culture using aseptic techniques

• HPLC protein analysis
• Basic microbiology

Examples of daily work tasks:

• Planning, executing, analysing and reporting of routine QC analysis
• Develop and troubleshoot protocols and methods

· Work accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment standards

· Work accordance with quality and compliance standards i.e. GMP

• Participate in method transfer for GMP validation
• Laboratory maintenance
• Ordering materials and reagents
• Upkeep of inventory lists
• Writing, implementing, and updating documentation
• Performing deviation investigations
• Maintaining the qualified status of instruments.

As a person, you are responsible, meticulous and find it easy to cooperate with others as well as to work independently. You enjoy working in a structured laboratory environment according to established routines. You love to solve problems by thinking outside the box and you have an eye for details. You have a calm, rigorous and focused approach to experimental. Finally, you are a positive person who is flexible in terms of your daily tasks.