Scientist

Role Summary/Purpose

We are looking for a Scientist focusing on method and applications development for Biacore systems, working with NPI development, technical support and market support activities. The Biacore Applications section is representing the customer in NPI projects. The responsibility includes development of novel methods and applications, handbooks, training material, instructions for use, requirement specifications, as well as the development of the products.

Essential Responsibilities
The position includes participation in NPI projects; develop applications and methodology, writing requirement specifications, develop product concepts, supporting system verification and validation, and supporting software and hardware development.

The position also involves providing technical and scientific support to Sales and Marketing functions with focus on Biacore systems within the Market Support projects; involving customer collaborations, strategic customer relations, event support such as conferences and user days, and developing applications.

Qualifications/Requirements

Strong technical and application knowledge in Biacore systems
Considerable knowledge and experience of biophysical and/or biochemical applications
Experience from work in multidisciplinary environments
Experience of market/customer support and customer relations
MSc, or preferably PhD degree, from relevant life science discipline
Experience of analytical lab work and trouble shooting
Proven ability of planning, executing and evaluating analytical experiments
Very good communication skills (both written and spoken), including presentation skills
Strong interest and skills in laboratory work
Strong external focus
Fluent in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing

Desired Characteristics

Minimum strong years of relevant industrial experience
Strong market understanding and business awareness
High interest in system usability aspects, e.g. system and software workflows
Knowledge & experience from product development, both systems and consumables