Laboratory Engineer

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental ConditionsOffice

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Our Proteomic Sciences Business (PSX) is at the forefront of transforming the understanding of human diseases through advanced protein biomarker discovery. With our innovative Olink solutions – including highly specific and validated assays that cover more than 5,000 proteins – we empower scientists in groundbreaking research. Our colleagues and technology play a pivotal role in the future of personalized medicine. By joining our team in Umeå, you'll be part of a dynamic group driving the next wave of medical breakthroughs and contributing to the advancement of proteomic research.

The job:

We are looking for a Laboratory Engineer to join our laboratory operations in Umestan, Umeå. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing company where you will play a key role in supporting and improving our value stream as part of our cross-functional support team.

In this position, you will drive technical development, ensure equipment reliability, and lead or participate in cross-functional projects to implement new technologies — from User Requirement Specification (URS) through validation and full implementation.

You will report to the Head of Supply Chain and be based at our Umeå office.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness

Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) and actively contribute to investment and development projects

Perform preventive maintenance and service activities in accordance with established plans and guidelines

Optimize and continuously improve existing laboratory equipment

Support laboratory operations by driving improvements and resolving technical deviations

Conduct FMEA and risk assessments

Collect and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities

Perform technical validation of equipment

Ensure availability of critical spare parts

Maintain close communication with equipment suppliers and technology partners

Qualifications:

University degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline within Life Sciences, or equivalent experience gained through professional work

Experience in technical roles and laboratory environments is considered an advantage

Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Personal profile:

We are looking for a solution-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. You thrive in collaborative environments and actively drive improvements, both independently and as part of a support team.

Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

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