Analytical Chemist

Laboratorium Ofichem B.V.; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofichem in Uppsala, Sweden, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to lead method development and analytical projects. You will work closely with an international team of chemists on diverse pharmaceutical analyses, from quantitative and qualitative work to method development, delivering reliable results.

The role involves hands-on lab work, data interpretation, and technical reporting, with an emphasis on accuracy and collaboration in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS and HRMS is required.
• Good written and spoken English; basic Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods using HPLC-UV, HPLC-MS, and HRMS.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on samples.
• Interpret data, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to colleagues and customers.
• Plan and execute analytical project activities with thorough documentation.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and maintain instruments.

Skills

LC-MS/MS

HRMS (ToF)

Chromatography

Analytical problem solving

Education

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC-UV

HPLC-MS

HRMS (ToF)

Job description

Turn complex analytical challenges into meaningful results!

Are you an analytical chemist who enjoys solving complex scientific problems? At Ofichem, you’ll work on diverse pharmaceutical projects, ranging from quantitative and qualitative analysis to method development, to deliver reliable results.

You’ll join an international team of analytical and synthetic chemists, collaborating on challenging projects that contribute to the development of medicines for human and veterinary use.

Who are we?

At Ofichem, we continuously work toward our shared goal: making a difference in the health of both people and animals. We believe that every person and every animal has the right to safe and fair medicine. Ofichem develops, manufactures, and distributes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicines for both human and veterinary use. As an internationally operating CDMO, with sites in the Netherlands and Sweden, we provide integrated Drug Substance development and manufacturing services to the global biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle, from pre-clinical and route scouting development to GMP commercial production of APIs.

Our Uppsala site has extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and offers a wide range of services in chemical synthesis and analysis, including impurity identification, extractables and leachables testing, ADC synthesis and analysis, synthesis of tagged drugs for target fishing, and non-GMP scale-up chemistry.

What does your role look like?

As an Analytical Chemist, you’ll take ownership of analytical activities from method development and sample analysis through data interpretation and technical reporting. Working closely with colleagues and customers, you’ll combine hands-on laboratory work with scientific problem solving to deliver high quality results.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods using HPLC-UV, HPLC-MS, and HRMS (q-ToF).
• Perform qualitative and quantitative (sample) analysis.
• Interpret analytical data, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to colleagues and customers.
• Plan and execute analytical project activities independently, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and performance checks.
• Collaborate with analytical and synthetic chemists to solve complex scientific challenges and deliver project results.
• Perform general laboratory activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
  
  

What We Ask Of You

• MSc in (Analytical) Chemistry or a related field, combined with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical experience in quantitative and/or qualitative analytical chemistry.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS and HRMS (ToF).
• Good practical laboratory skills, particularly in chromatography.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including technical reporting.
• Basic Swedish language skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Experience in protein characterization and/or peptide mapping is an advantage, but not essential.
  
  

What We Offer

• Temporary 1-year, full-time position in Uppsala, Sweden, with good chance of permanent position.
• The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging analytical projects within an expanding international company.
• A knowledgeable and collaborative team of analytical and synthetic chemists.
• A laboratory located in Uppsala Business Park.
• Professional development and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful pharmaceutical research.
  
  

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Then we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and motivation letter to [e-mail] or apply directly.