Company description
AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable society.
About the role
At AFRY, we believe in the power of diversity and collaboration. We share ideas and knowledge, challenge and support each other to develop further. We understand the importance of flexibility and a good work-life balance.
Are you an engineer with experience in Life Science and working in an industrial or lab environment and ready for the next step in your career?
We are a dedicated team that helps our clients develop the products, processes and methods of the future for the Life Science industry. Our assignments vary from development to production. We work both together in larger Life Science projects and in individual consulting assignments. You work primarily with colleagues who have their expertise in biotechnology and chemistry. Our customers appreciate our expertise in the Life Science industry and entrust us with interesting assignments in method development, testing, verification and process development,
As a Life Science engineer with us, you will mainly focus on one or more of these areas:
- Process development
- Method development
- Testing and verification
- Validation
- Quality assurance
- Project management
Then, of course, it can be expanded with other interesting areas.We are looking for employees to Uppsala, but regular commuting to Stockholm (or in Mälardalen) may occur.
Requirement specification
We are looking for you who have a theoretical foundation combined with a great interest in working with creative problem solving. For example, it may involve working practically with laboratory tasks or with instrument and production equipment.
We also see that you can tick the following competencies / experiences:
- You are a graduate or university engineer in chemistry, biotechnology, or mechanical engineering (or equivalent relevant technical-scientific education).
- You have at least 2 years of relevant industrial work experience in Life Science, e.g. in process development, method development, test and verification of equipment / instruments, validation, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry or biotechnology.
- You have experience in a lab and/or production environment.
- Very good knowledge of Swedish and fluent English, both written and spoken.
Advantageous experience:
- You have experience with GMP and/or ISO.
- SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Western Blot, PCR.
- HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, GC, Spectroscopy or other relevant methods
- Experience in organic synthesis.
- QA/QC, testing and verification, method development or method validation.
- Experience in process development, process validation and protein purification.
- Experience in regulated activities and used to documenting results and other work according to routines and regulations.
- B-driving license.
To thrive in the role, you need to be driven, self-driven and have an easy time communicating with others. You have the ability to collaborate and work in project form. You are structured, analytical and have the ability to take the big picture into account without losing focus on delivery. You appreciate variety in tasks and adapting to change comes naturally.
Last but not least, you value team work highly, just like us!
Further information
Does this sound like an exciting next step? Apply today!
The deadline for applications is February 16, 2025. But keep in mind that we work with continuous recruitment, which means that the role can be filled before the deadline.
We do not accept applications via e-mail. We do not accept direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies or sellers of additional job advertisements.
Contact for questions:
Filip Wirén
Section Manager
At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition