Engineering Jobs in Västerås, Sweden (Now Hiring) — 18 open

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About the opportunity

Join QIAGEN DNA Synthesis (QDS) in Västerås as a Development Engineer within our Technology Development & Process Excellence (TD/PE) team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in analytical and preparative liquid chromatography, supporting the development of premium quality oligonucleotides to our customers.

Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in developing methods, techniques and processes to ensure an optimised, best in class oligonucleotide production process. You will operate in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, scientific curiosity, and ownership are highly valued.

Your tasks

• Developing and optimising analytical and preparative liquid chromatography methods (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS) for oligonucleotide production

• Planning, executing, and evaluating development projects related to oligonucleotide manufacturing processes

• Defining project scope, timelines and deliverables, and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders

• Supporting deviation investigations and CAPA activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance

• Contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and robustness

• Creating, reviewing and maintaining SOPs and electronic lab documentation

• Providing support to the onsite oligonucleotide production facility as required

Your profile

Please submit your application in English

We are looking for someone whose drive and mindset match their skills - someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Work can be fast paced, so we’re looking for someone who brings energy, ownership and a growth mentality to both TD/PE and QDS.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in subject areas related to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative liquid chromatography (e.g. UPLC, HPLC, LC-MS).

• A theoretical and practical knowledge of solid-phase oligonucleotide/peptide and/or organic synthesis.

• Ability to write, review and follow SOPs related to oligonucleotide synthesis, as well as writing and reviewing electronic lab journals.

• Familiarity of working in regulated environments such as ISO9001, ISO13485 and/or cGMP standards would be advantageous.

• Experience of working with process development initiatives would be advantageous.

• An advanced ability to communicate in verbal and written formats in both English and Swedish is essential as the language onsite is Swedish.

What we offer 

• Extra pensionsförmån   

• Hälsobidrag (2500 kr/år)  

• Volontärens dag  

• Möjlighet att gå med i interna QIAGEN-gemenskaper  

• Prestationsrelaterad bonus  

• Hybridarbete (villkorat av din roll) 

Vårt folk är hjärtat i allt vi gör. Passion driver oss när vi tänjer på gränser för att förnya och utvecklas. Vi inspirerar med vårt ledarskap och påverkar med våra handlingar. Vi odlar en samarbetande, stödjande miljö där varje individ och team kan blomstra. Vi kämpar för ansvarsskyldighet och uppmuntrar entreprenöriellt tänkande.   

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