Research Engineer in mammalian cell bioprocessing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Cell Technology Group (CETEG, Dept. of Industrial Biotechnology, CBH School, KTH, Stockholm), has a long experience of developing biologics bioprocesses for human therapy. CETEG leader is Assoc. Prof. Veronique Chotteau, who is Director of AdBIOPRO, a Competence Center for Advanced Bioproduction by Continuous Processing, in collaboration with Lund University, Karolinska Institutet, Linköping University and Karolinska Hospital as well as Swedish and international companies in the biopharmaceutical industry. CETEG's operations include bioprocessing of perfusion processes with very high cell density and fed-batch processes, metabolic flux analysis modeling and purification process, all focused on process development of industrial protein drug production, viral vectors and human cells for therapy. The group, av. approx. 10 people, is a multidisciplinary team, with researchers, post-docs as well as doctoral students and master's students. CETEG's activities are characterized by collaboration with academic groups at KTH, in Sweden and in Europe, as well as international companies and SMEs.

The Cell Technology Group has a vacancy as Research Engineer in mammalian cell bioprocessing, with responsibility as lab manager. The practical work will take place at KTH, AlbaNova Center, Roslagstullsbacken 21, 10691 Stockholm.

The person will support the activities of CETEG with the following tasks:

- Coordination of lab functions for different lab activities

- Support research projects and contract research, e.g. cultivation process, analyzes, purification process, and reporting

- Contact with supplier regarding equipment and reagents as well as application of rules according to KTH's framework for orders, e.g. procurement

- Contact with other groups within Industrial Biotechnology Dept. and CBH School about lab operations, environmental inspection and safety

- Introduction and training for beginners as well as internships in mammalian cell culture

- Registers in use within CETEG, e.g. chemicals inventory, cell bank

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education), such as MSc Engineering, in biotechnology or equivalent
• Subject-related skills
• Professional skills
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Personal skills

• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• Cultivation of mammalian cells
• Proficiency in Swedish in writing and orally as it is used at the department
• Proficiency in English in writing and orally as it is used at the department

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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