MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

This role will involve fully automated RNA extraction and RT-PCR workflows. Applicants should be comfortable performing this while using PPE. This role will require individuals to work in teams of two-three to operate Beckman I series robotics to perform automated magnetic bead RNA extraction procedures and track sample through the LIMS system. Followed by performing the RT-PCR reaction setup including manual pipetting as well as automated plate preparation using benchtop automation equipment. Following plate preparation, lab technicians/scientists will be responsible for taking the samples once they are ready for analysis and setting up the assay on the qPCR instrument. This role is critical to the screening workflow and individuals will be assigned to a specific assessment method and trained on it extensively. This role will be equipped with the required PPE for the level of exposure and will have to strictly adhere to the specific testing method COVID-19 Testing SOP. 

 What we offer you at ALTEN

Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We are driven by making people grow and develop, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work with what you are truly passionate about. At ALTEN, we have a broad range of assignments at most of the leading companies in Sweden in several different sectors, to make it possible for your wishes to come true. We offer both national and international opportunities and together with your coaching manager, you build your career path so you constantly are able to develop and achieve your goals and dreams!

 As a consultant at ALTEN, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as ALTEN Sports, Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Innovation you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart, together with your colleagues. All activities are of course optional. Work life balance is our top priority. We also have a collective agreement and other benefits like Pension, Insurances and Wellness grants.

 We believe in growing together!

Key Requirements for this role:
• Work in BSL1 lab with previous experience of automation and molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Work with human biological specimens. HepB Vaccination advised.
• Work with samples which may contain SARS-Cov-2.
• Attention to detail to ensure chain of custody of all samples
• Working and communicating across a fast-paced cross organisational team.
• Strictly following SOPs.
• Alternative pattern shift work

 About ALTEN

ALTEN is a consulting company that develops and delivers expertise for world-leading companies with consultants in technology, IT and biochemistry. We are located in over 25 countries, have our headquarter in Paris and have more than 33,000 employees, of which 88 percent are engineers. In Sweden, we have over 1,700 employees and work from offices in twelve locations. Our clients are found in industries such as Automotive, Energy, Telecom, Industry, Aerospace & Defence and Life Science, where our consultants operate throughout the product development chain.
Welcome to read more about us at alten.se.