Senior Project Manager, R&D

Senior Project Manager, R&D
Polymer-based microfluidic devices
Every project manager’s goal is to ensure that projects finish on time and on budget without sacrificing quality. If you have the key to this in an international and technical environment in Lund’s Medicon Village, then please continue reading.

Your key roles as a Project Manager, polymer-based microfluidics
You will be responsible for complex multidisciplinary projects that involve polymer device manufacturing, microfluidics, biology, computer modeling and acoustophoresis. Your professional contribution to projects within polymer device manufacturing and microfluidics is vital. Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as injection molding, casting, stamping, machining and polymer bonding is crucial for the role.

Your tasks include classic project management such as:
- Defining of project scope, goals, and deliverables as well as tasks and required resources
- Coordinating with internal as well as external stakeholders such as suppliers, universities, customers, and project partners
- Create schedule and project timelines, and track deliverables and budget
- Prepare progress reports for stakeholders
- Managing of project team with a motivating attitude, as you will be leading project teams of various sizes. The team members will often be specialists with a strong-willed approach, who are involved in several projects. Therefore, the project manager needs to be inspirational and ensure that the project steps are well-structured and expectations clear.
On a more personal level, it is important that you can create a vision for your project teams. You act professionally and share your optimism, making others engaged in their projects. You know how to motivate your team members when challenges arise. You lead the way by having a can-do attitude.
Qualifications for the Senior Project Manager role:
- Master’s Degree: Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics, , or other relevant academic degree
- 5+ years of experience in project management of thermoplastic product development or manufacturing
- Language skills: English: fluent spoken and written. Swedish is an asset.
- Personality: Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
For the connoisseurs:
The following three skills are assets!
- Microfluidic device fabrication experience
- Technical documentation experience according to ISO13485 (medical devices)
- Mechanical design using SolidWorks
You will report to Product Development & Production Manager Magnus Hivert. The position as Senior Project Manager, R&D is a full-time position.
What’s in it for you?
- On-going personal and professional development as we strive for continuous improvement and like to challenge existing processes
- Be part of an ambitious and highly skilled team that also takes time out to enjoy Swedish kräftskiva, Danish julefrokost and play board games
- Make an impact on making lives better for millions of people worldwide. Our vision is to improve healthcare impact and save lives across the globe by enabling more and better healthcare, faster!
Further information and application
For further information regarding the position, please contact Birgit O’Sullivan. Tel +45 5122 1979.
Send your application with CV and relevant diplomas marked: Project Manager - AcouSort to jobs@acousort.com. There is no fixed deadline, as there will be an ongoing assessment.
All enquiries and applications will of course be handled confidentially and according to GDPR-guidelines.


About AcouSort AB
AcouSort AB is an innovative technology company focusing on developing products and solutions for integrated handling of biological samples. By using ultrasound, the company’s devices can fractionate blood cells and up-concentrate, wash and dye cells, exosomes and bacteria from biological samples. The technology behind the Company’s products is called acoustofluidics where ultrasound in combination with micro fluidics enables automated sample preparation within applications from research on new biomarkers to development of novel diagnostic tools for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics.
Our products enable more efficient research and development of POC tests as well as new diagnostic systems and therapeutic processes addressing some of the most challenging disease areas, such as cancer, infections, and cardiovascular deceases.
AcouSort's technology and its R&D team are spun out from Lund University. The company collaborates closely with major international life science players. AcouSort AB was listed at NASDAQ First Growth Market in December 2020.
Please read more at www.acousort.com.