Fast Trak Analytical Scientist

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.


Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
We are looking for an analytical scientist to the Fast Trak team in Uppsala, a global team that works to support the biopharma industry, primarily in Europe. Fast Trak is a dynamic team that works with customers from industry/ academia with process development services for various biomolecules as well as training courses. The position is a 12-month temporary assignment.
What You'll Do
As a Fast Trak analytical scientist, you will be coordinating the analytical activities within the Fast Trak Europe team working directly with our customers in a collaborative environment. You will act as the main analytical expert in the team contributing with the analytical angle in customer discussions, develop and/or transfer analytical methods and perform analytical assays during projects. You will be proactive in contributing to process development projects with creative ideas on how to best solve challenges using analytical assays already in place or proposing the implementation of new ones . The work includes conducting independent scientific analytical work on various projects with monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, recombinant proteins, plasma fractionation etc. The role can also include delivering training courses for customers, theoretical as well as practical, in the field of biomanufacturing.
To effectively perform the job, you will develop and nurture your internal network within the commercial and scientific teams as well as securing a creative environment in customer projects to support and identify successful solutions for their biomanufacturing processes.
Who you are
You have Master’s degree in in chemistry, physics, biotechnology, bioprocess/biomedical engineering, Biochemical/chemical engineering or related life sciences field. At least four years’ experience in analytical development of biologics including HPLC/UPLC methods (e.g. SEC, IEX, RPC, protein A), PCR, IEF, electrophoresis, Glycan analysis, ELISA/SPR methods, SOP set up and method validation, experience in QC and/or release testing, experience in Upstream related analytics and equipment (metabolite analyzer, cell counting etc.). You enjoy working in a high pace, flexible environment with demonstrated abilities to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment. Strong presentation and communication skills as well as advanced English skills (oral and in writing) are also required.
Preferably you also have industrial experience in analytics or downstream processing of biomolecules or viral vectors (filtration, downstream, technology transfer, validation, process development, biomanufacturing, continuous processing), prior teaching and/or presentation experience with scientific material.
Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.
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