Special Engineer, Cancer Immunotherapy

Helse Sør-øst RHF; Oslo; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Oslo University Hospital invites applications for a Special Engineer in the Unit for Translational Research, Section of Cell Therapy. The role focuses on immunotherapy development, requiring an MSc in Biology and hands-on work with T-cell culture, ELISA/ELISPOT, and flow cytometry within a GMP setting.

Extends beyond the initial contract as needed. Eligibility includes GLP familiarity, experience with patient samples or method validation, and potential advantages in transfection, Western blot,

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Biology or equivalent.
• Experience with primary T-cell culture, ELISA or ELISPOT assays, and flow cytometry.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and experience with patient samples or method validation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to translational research in cancer immunotherapies.
• Perform assays and data analysis to support preclinical and clinical development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a GMP environment.

Skills

T-cell culture

ELISA/ELISPOT

Flow cytometry

Tools

GLP knowledge

Transfection

Western blot

Microarray

Job description

At the Unit for Translational Research, Section of Cell Therapy, Oslo University Hospital, Radium Hospital, a position is available for a Special Engineer, with employment starting as soon as possible, before the end of September 2026. Applicants must hold at least an MSc degree in Biology. The appointment is initially until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Section for Cell Therapy is a clinical section that houses one of Europe's largest and most modern GMP facilities for cell products. The section also manufactures products for international industry-sponsored clinical trials. The section employs more than 40 staff members. The focus of its translational research activities is the development of novel cancer immunotherapies, including the preclinical and clinical development and evaluation of improved cancer vaccines and adoptive cell therapies.

http://ous-research.no/home/cellulartherapy/

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

• Applicants must hold a qualification equivalent to an MSc degree in Biology.
• Experience with primary T-cell culture, ELISA or ELISPOT assays, and flow cytometry is required.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as well as experience working with patient samples or method validation is also essential.
• Experience with transfection, Western blot and microarray technology would be an advantage.

We are seeking a candidate who is accurate, efficient, responsible, flexible, and a strong communicator, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Personal suitability and interpersonal skills will be given significant consideration.

Relevant documentation must be attached to the application.

We offer a secure workplace with a pleasant working environment, supportive colleagues, and a challenging position that provides a high degree of independence within a professionally stimulating and collaborative research environment.