Consultant assignement: Junior Scientist

SallyQ; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 440 000 - 662 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biopharmaceutical company in Stockholm is seeking a Junior Scientist for a hands-on position in developing immunoassays. The ideal candidate will have an MSc degree and relevant lab experience, particularly with flow cytometry. This contract role offers potential for extension or transition to permanent employment, emphasizing collaboration and high-quality work in a modern biotech environment.

Qualifications

• MSc degree with hands-on lab experience from internships or summer jobs.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and reliable individual.
• Proficiency in English; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments for immunoassays.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain documentation of protocols and results.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Flow cytometry

Data analysis in Excel

Immunoassays

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

Excel

Specialized data analysis software

Job description

Overview

Are you a practical and curious scientist eager to build experience in a modern biotech environment? We are looking for a Junior Scientist to join an R&D team focused on developing and optimizing advanced immunoassays for next-generation analytical products.

The Role

This is a hands-on laboratory role where you’ll design and execute experiments, analyze data, and collaborate closely with other scientists in an agile, cross-functional setting. The position is offered as a 6-month consultancy assignment through SallyQ with good potential for extension or transition into permanent employment with the customer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze laboratory experiments to develop and optimize immunoassays.
• Work with flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA, cell-based assays, and bead-based multiplex assays.
• Conjugate antibodies, evaluate assay sensitivity and precision, and troubleshoot experimental workflows.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and share progress at regular project meetings.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of protocols, data, and results.
• Contribute to maintaining a well-functioning, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

Your Profile

This is a junior position and we are looking for someone at MSc level with hands-on lab experience from a summer job, internship or similar. As a person you are structured, detail-oriented, and reliable. You enjoy working hands-on in the lab, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

• University degree in Engineering within Biotechnology or Molecular Biotechnology. A background in Molecular Biology or a related field is also suitable.
• Practical experience with flow cytometry is required.
• Experience with immunoassays, ELISA, or cell-based assays is highly meritorious.
• Familiarity with bead-based multiplex assays and antibody conjugation is a strong advantage.
• Technical skills: Comfortable analyzing experimental data in Excel or specialized software.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written; Swedish is a plus.

Application

Interested in learning more? Send us your CV or give us a call. For any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Anna Tara Persson. We are looking for someone who is available to start immediately and will therefore review applications continuously.

The candidate will be hired on a temporary contract with SallyQ and will contribute at our customer site outside Stockholm. The company is growing, and there are possibilities for a prolonged contract.

About SallyQ

We are a company founded with the ambition to build an organization where competence, customer value, and people are at the core. With extensive experience in recruitment and quality management within the Life Science industry, our vision is to help innovative companies and individuals make as much of a positive impact in the world as possible. We believe in quality in everything we do – from interaction and communication to delivery and relationships.

We are experts with a passion for making a difference in Life Science. We are driven by quality, humility, and ambition. Together with our clients, we create success. Would you like to be part of it?