Fast Trak Downstream Research Engineer

We are looking for an 18 month temporary position as a Downstream Research engineer for Fast Trak, a global group that oversees the biopharma industry.


The position is in a highly dynamic group that supports customers from industry/academia with process development services for various biomolecules as well as training courses. Given its diverse functions, Fast Trak nurtures a highly collaborative and exciting environment and provides many opportunities for individual career development.


Essential Responsibilities:
Working directly with customers in a strong collaborative environment
To host/train Customers (internal/external)
Support with lab management
To maintain accurate and complete records of all work, and report results in oral and written manner
Assisting in delivering scientific application work on downstream process development and process transfer projects (e.g. Monoclonal Antibodies (MAb's), vaccines, recombinant proteins). Work can include performing experiments using ÄKTA platform as well as performing analytical experiments (HPLC, SDS-PAGE etc)
Assist in delivering training courses for customers, theoretical as well as practical, in the field of biomanufacturing
Developing and maintaining relationships with the regional commercial and marketing teams, as well as the global Fast Trak and R&D organizations
Occasional international travel may occur

For more information regarding this position please contact hiring manager Kristina Nilsson-Välimaa (kristina.nilsson-valimaa@ge.com)
Last day to apply is February 1st March.


Candidates should note that this role will be in scope for the proposed transition of GE Biopharma to Danaher and will transfer to Danaher at close of this transaction.


Qualifications/requirements:
Master’s degree in chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Biochemical/ Biomedical Engineering, Chemical engineering or related Life Sciences field or equivalent knowledge or experience
Experience in operating ÄKTA systems and UNICORN software
Basic knowledge of chromatography
Able to simultaneously manage projects and other responsibilities and adjust quickly to changing priorities
Strong presentation and communication skills
Structured and organized team player with good interpersonal skills
Interest to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
Demonstrated advanced English skills both written and spoken



Desired Characteristics:
Prior teaching and/or presenting scientific material experience would be highly desirable