Analytical Engineer/Scientist

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Engineer/Scientist for the Protein and Analytical Chemistry (PAC) team at BioInvent in Lund. The PAC team collaborates closely with other teams within the company by supporting BioInvent’s development of antibodies for use in clinical trials for treatment of cancer patients. We also support external customers in their drug development programs. The person we are seeking is highly knowledgeable in the field of protein chemistry, an experienced analyst with the responsibilities to plan and execute experiments, interpret data and summarize results in reports.

Key responsibilities
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Small scale purification of antibodies and target proteins, using e.g. ÄKTA Systems, batch purification
Analytical analysis of antibodies using e.g. HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopy, ELISA
Interpret analytical data and reporting results
Method development in the field of protein purification, conjugations and analytical assays
Outline and review study plans and reports

Professional qualifications
To succeed in this position, we believe you have the following qualifications:
A bioanalytical chemist/engineer or equivalent degree, with primary focus in protein and analytical chemistry
Experience with technologies like, protein purification, HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis (CE and slab gels), spectroscopy, ELISA, chemical modifications of protein, carbohydrate chemistry
Experience in the field of antibodies is highly advantageous
Excellent skill to analyze, interpret, and report experimental findings
Be technically competent
Industry experience working with biological products is highly advantageous
Knowledge in mass spectrometry is advantageous
Knowledge in GMP is advantageous
Good written and oral communication skills in English
Good computer skills, experience with electronic document handling systems

You as a person
As a person, you are thorough, structured, and responsible but at the same time efficient, driven, and creative. Personal suitability is of great importance, and we believe that you have a positive attitude, a strong commitment, flexible, and are proactive and open minded to take on new challenges. You enjoy communicating and collaborating with others, since you will be working with different projects in parallel. You understand the importance of achieving results, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high quality in your work. You are enthusiastic and enjoy creating results and achieving goals both individually and together with the team.
Location
The position is a full-time position based in Lund.
Application
Please send your application (CV and personal letter). Interviews will be held continuously which means the positions can be filled before deadline. Please make sure to send in your application as soon as possible, at the latest 2021-08-29.

BioInvent has a collective agreement and contact persons for the Unions are:
Elin Birgersson, Akademikerföreningen and Jenny Nilsson, Unionenklubben