Fast Trak Scientist

We are looking for a 18 months temporary position for a Downstream Scientist 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
Conducting independent scientific application work on key projects such as (Monoclonal Antibodies (MAb's), vaccines, recombinant proteins, plasma fractionation)
Developing and delivering training courses for customers, theoretical as well as practical, in the field of biomanufacturing
Maintain accurate and complete records of all work, and report to customers and management in oral and written manner
Ensuring integrity and compliance with quality systems, and EHS requirement
Developing and maintaining relationships with the regional commercial teams, as well as the global Fast Trak and R&D organizations
Identifying improvement opportunities in GE customer's bio-manufacturing processes
Occasional international travel may occur



Please contact Kristina Nilsson Välimaa 076-4950123 for more information about the position


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:
PhD or Masters degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical engineering or related Life Sciences field or equivalent knowledge or experience
Significant experience in downstream process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and/or manufacturing
To be successful in this role, you enjoy working in a high pace environment with frequent changes
Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills
Structured and organized team player with good interpersonal skills
Demonstrated advanced English skills both written and spoken



Desired Characteristics:
Industrial experience in Downstream processing of biomolecules (filtration, downstream, technology transfer, validation, process development, biomanufacturing, continuous processing)
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
Prior teaching and/or presenting scientific material experience would be highly desirable