Overview
På QIAGEN drivs vi av en enkel men kraftfull vision: att göra förbättringar i livet möjliga.
Vi är dedikerade till att revolutionera vetenskap och sjukvård till det bättre. Från våra entreprenöriella rötter till vår nuvarande globala närvaro har vi vuxit till en kraft för positiv förändring. Med tusentals anställda på sex kontinenter är samarbete vår största styrka. Vi strävar alltid efter att identifiera begåvade individer som kan ansluta sig till våra exceptionella team.
Vi har spelat en central roll i att forma modern vetenskap och sjukvård, och vi har bara börjat. Om du är någon som trivs med nya utmaningar, värdesätter mångfald och vill göra en påtaglig skillnad i människors liv, då är QIAGEN rätt plats för dig.
På QIAGEN är varje dag en möjlighet att göra skillnad i verkliga livet.
Gå med oss, väx med oss och låt oss tillsammans forma framtiden för biologiska upptäckter.
About the opportunity
Join QIAGEN DNA Synthesis (QDS) in Västerås as a Development Engineer within our Technology Development & Process Excellence (TD/PE) team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in analytical and preparative liquid chromatography, supporting the development of premium quality oligonucleotides to our customers.
Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in developing methods, techniques and processes to ensure an optimised, best in class oligonucleotide production process. You will operate in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, scientific curiosity, and ownership are highly valued.
Your tasks
Developing and optimising analytical and preparative liquid chromatography methods (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS) for oligonucleotide production
Planning, executing, and evaluating development projects related to oligonucleotide manufacturing processes
Defining project scope, timelines and deliverables, and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders
Supporting deviation investigations and CAPA activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance
Contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and robustness
Creating, reviewing and maintaining SOPs and electronic lab documentation
Providing support to the onsite oligonucleotide production facility as required
Your profile
Please submit your application in English
We are looking for someone whose drive and mindset match their skills - someone who sees challenges as opportunities. Work can be fast paced, so we’re looking for someone who brings energy, ownership and a growth mentality to both TD/PE and QDS.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in subject areas related to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative liquid chromatography (e.g. UPLC, HPLC, LC-MS).
A theoretical and practical knowledge of solid-phase oligonucleotide/peptide and/or organic synthesis.
Ability to write, review and follow SOPs related to oligonucleotide synthesis, as well as writing and reviewing electronic lab journals.
Familiarity of working in regulated environments such as ISO9001, ISO13485 and/or cGMP standards would be advantageous.
Experience of working with process development initiatives would be advantageous.
An advanced ability to communicate in verbal and written formats in both English and Swedish is essential as the language onsite is Swedish.
What we offer
Extra pensionsförmån
Hälsobidrag (2500 kr/år)
Volontärens dag
Möjlighet att gå med i interna QIAGEN-gemenskaper
Prestationsrelaterad bonus
Hybridarbete (villkorat av din roll)
Vårt folk är hjärtat i allt vi gör. Passion driver oss när vi tänjer på gränser för att förnya och utvecklas. Vi inspirerar med vårt ledarskap och påverkar med våra handlingar. Vi odlar en samarbetande, stödjande miljö där varje individ och team kan blomstra. Vi kämpar för ansvarsskyldighet och uppmuntrar entreprenöriellt tänkande.
QIAGEN är engagerad i att skapa en mångfaldig miljö och är stolta över att vara en arbetsgivare med lika möjligheter. Alla kvalificerade sökande kommer att få övervägande för anställning utan hänsyn till ras, hudfärg, kön, ålder, nationellt ursprung, religion, sexuell läggning, könsidentitet, status som veteran eller funktionshinder.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with analytical and preparative liquid chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS)
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of solid-phase oligonucleotide, peptide and/or organic synthesis
- Ability to write, review and follow SOPs and maintain electronic lab journals/ELN
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish
- Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO9001, ISO13485 and/or cGMP)
- Experience with process development initiatives
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
