Scientist position at Takara Bio Europe AB

Takara Bio Europe AB, a part of Takara Bio group, is focusing on stem cell-derived products and services for cell therapy/regenerative medicine, drug discovery and disease modelling. Specifically, the company possesses broad expertise in human pluripotent stem cells, including both hiPSC and hESC and related media. The company leverages long-standing experience in stem cell handling with leading expertise in differentiation of cells into mature and functional human cells, such as beta cells and hepatocytes. Takara Bio Europe AB has a GMP facility for production of pluripotent stem cell lines intended for use in cell therapy. The company is located in Göteborg, Sweden.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, problem-solving scientist who enjoys working in a service & product-oriented environment. The role is partly laboratory-based and the successful candidate will work as project leader for stem cell-based service projects primarily within the Gene Editing team, but is also flexible, and may support other service projects and the Production unit when needed.

Preferred qualifications:
· Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in molecular biology, cell biology or relevant discipline or proven experience as project leader from gene editing projects.
· Very knowledgeable in molecular biology techniques such as gene editing, CRISPR/CAS9, transfections, PCR, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, FACS, etc.
· General cell biology procedures and techniques.
· Experience with stem cells (hiPSC/hESC); derivation, culturing, differentiation is desired but not required.
· Industrial experience desired but not required.


General tasks and responsibilities include:
· Act as project leader for gene editing service projects.
· Contribute with molecular biology support to other service projects.
· Support the cell production team.
· Investigate, create, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement.
· Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
· Processe and summarize data using scientific or statistical techniques.
· Assist in data interpretation and analyses.
· Perform assigned tasks requiring the application of standard procedures and techniques.
· Adhere to the QA/QC system.
· Assist in contributing data/findings for use in reports, documents, or verbal/written presentations.
· Assist in contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
Work on weekends on a monthly basis.

· Additional duties as assigned.


We’re a team of highly motivated and skilled people who want to make a difference. Do you want to join us? You will get friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work
You are welcome with your application no later than August 20, 2021. Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.