BioProcess Engineer

BioProcess Engineer at Growing BioTech Company in Sweden

Are you a passionate and experienced Process Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the dynamic field of biotechnology? We invite you to join our team at BioLamina, a leading upscaling biotech company in Sweden where we produce human recombinant laminins that are sold as a culturing platform for different types of primary cells. The demand for our products is increasing around the world and we therefore need to expand our production team. As a Process Engineer, you will play a vital role in our production team, contributing to the manufacturing of high-quality recombinant proteins while actively participating in process optimization and validation.

About the Position:

The Process Engineer is a crucial member of BioLaminas Production team, responsible for the manufacturing of high-quality recombinant proteins according to defined processes. This role involves adhering to written procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant laws and regulations. The Process Engineer will work both independently and collaboratively within the team, participating in various production tasks and actively contributing to continuous process improvement and validation efforts. The position is a permanent, full-time role with an initial 6-month probationary period.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Biochemistry is required.

- 3-5 years of proven experience as a Process Engineer in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry

- Strong experience in either upstream and/or downstream processing or equivalent qualification

- Proficiency in identifying, performing, and coordinating deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CC, CAPA) activities

- Skillful in updating, writing, and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Production Records (BPRs)

- Experience in participating, planning, performing, and reporting validation and qualification studies

- Experience in biotechnological production of recombinant proteins, aseptic working techniques, and cleanroom practices is advantageous

- Additional experience in cell culturing and bioreactor operation is beneficial

- Demonstrated expertise in identifying, planning, performing, and reporting process optimization activities

- Proficiency in office computing tools, including Word and Excel

- Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, Swedish knowledge is a merit

- Skills in cleanroom work techniques is advantageous

Personal Profile:

You are an analytical thinker with strong attention to detail, self-motivated and goal-oriented. You possess effective communication and teamwork skills and are adaptable and flexible in managing diverse tasks and work situations. You demonstrate responsibility and independence in tasks and exhibit a methodical and structured approach to work, managing stress effectively.

Location:

Our office is centrally located in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, with good connections to public transportation (subway, light railway, and commuter trains). The office building also offer indoor car parking options.

Working at BioLamina:

At BioLamina, you will be part of a dedicated and high-performing team committed to making a difference in the world through our innovative products. We believe in continuous learning and development, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees.

BioLamina is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We strive to apply a healthy work-life balance, allowing staff to work from home but with focus on spending majority of working hours in the office.

About BioLamina:

BioLamina AB is a Swedish biotech company founded on scientific innovations at Karolinska Institutet. Our main products are recombinant laminins, human proteins used to maintain and expand pluripotent stem cells and other primary cell types for subsequent differentiation into specialized cell types. BioLamina is revolutionizing cell culture, and our products are used by researchers worldwide to develop cellular therapies and contribute to the era of regenerative medicine. Established in 2009, we currently have around 70 employees who develop, produce, market, and sell cell culture research reagents to academic and industrial scientists worldwide. For more information, please visit: http://www.biolamina.com (http://www.biolamina.com/)

Your Application:

Applications and interviews will be performed on an ongoing basis.