Senior Research Engineer

We are looking for a Research Engineer to support the organisation around downstream processing and protein purification using chromatography and filtration techniques with focus on macromolecules. The position is placed in the Bioprocess Applications section in RnD and the team is responsible for application work related to market support and new product introductions for vaccines, recombinant proteins and plasma. This is a temporary position between 20170101 ?20170831.

Essential Responsibilities:
The mission of R&D is to provide a steady stream of new products to meet and solve the challenges of our customers as well as supporting customers and the sales and marketing organisation. This role includes project and line activities with a main focus on purification of proteins and macromolecules that will support both new product introductions, market support and sales supportIn this role you will:
As part of a team, plan and deliver the team's commitments
Perform laboratory investigations
- on your own or as a team
- through planning, execution and analysis of results
Take part in defining customer needs and verifying them
Present, orally and in writing, results and conclusions from studies performed

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact recruiting manager Anita Solbrand, anita.solbrand@ge.com
Closing date: November 13th

Qualifications/Requirements:
BSc/MSc or engineer with work experience or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related area.
Knowledge about protein separation using chromatography and filtration.
Good communication skills (both written and spoken)
Structured and organized team player with good interpersonal skills
Good ability to work in teams as well as independently.
Flexible and good track record to deliver according to deadlines
Curious and interested in learning new techniques
English and Swedish as working languages.

Desired Characteristics:
Experience using GE Healthcare products is a merit.
Knowledge about vaccines, plasmids and other macromolecules.