Scientist with competence in crystallization and solid-state analysis

Are you an enthusiastic scientist with a strong and broad interest in the crystallization and solid-state area? Knowledge of inorganic chemistry is an advantage? Are you a problem solver who can combine your own skills with analytical and literature data to find solutions to complex customer problems? Are you familiar with several solid-state analysis techniques and enjoy hands on work in the laboratory? Is this you? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

The RISE unit Chemical Process and Pharmaceutical Development (CPPD) is looking for a chemist or engineer specialized in crystallization and solid-state analysis

About us
At RISE CPPD we apply our skills to deliver commercial and research projects in the areas of pharmaceutical and process chemistry, formulation and analytical chemistry.

We work closely with our industrial customers to solve their problems and develop their processes. We also develop our skills and competences through internal and external research projects. Our work is often conducted in multidisciplinary teams with full responsibility for planning and delivery.

About the position
As scientist/senior scientist in crystallization and solid-state analysis your main responsibility will be to provide our customers with answers and solutions to their challenges. The complexity of the work will range from relatively simple to extremely challenging tasks. We work with many different materials and chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, minerals and various organic and inorganic substances. You will be part of our solid-state team and have highly skilled colleagues to collaborate with and consult.

You will work actively with customer contacts and provide internal support to various projects. You will work both as an independent scientist with your own projects and as a team member in larger projects. We have access to a wide range of solid-state analytical techniques (XRPD, DSC, TGA, BET, DVS, FTIR, FT-Raman, ICP/OES, light microscopy, SEM/EDS, SXRD, TAM, and various techniques for determination of particle size distribution) locally and additional techniques such as AFM, Confocal Raman, ESCA, E-SEM in Stockholm.

Location: Södertälje (ca 40 kilometers southwest of Stockholm)

Who are you?
You have a PhD in chemistry and preferably around 5 years of relevant professional experience. However, we will also consider other applicants if they have a relevant background and are strongly motivated to develop in the field. You have a good working knowledge of crystallography and thermodynamics and can apply your understanding of e.g. equilibria, phase diagrams and solubility to advanced problem solving. You find the use of solid-state analytical techniques and the associated lab work with work ups and sample preparations highly interesting. You can work on your own but also find it easy to collaborate with colleagues and customers. You like to share your knowledge with others and are equally happy to learn from them.

Welcome with your application!
If you are interested contact Anna Stenemyr (Director) on +46 10 516 65 01 or for more in-depth information, our Senior Researchers Martin Bohlin +46 10 516 65 24 or Per H Svensson +46 10 516 65 08. Evaluation of candidates will be done continuously during the application period. The last date to apply is June 19th, 2022.

Union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, Sveriges Ingenjörer (SACO), 010-228 41 22 and Daniel Gäwerth, Unionen, 010-516 68 15.


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