Process Engineer at Bio-Works

Bio-Works Technologies AB; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave

working time reduction

wellness allowance

occupational pension

insurance

collective bargaining IKEM

Job summary

Bio-Works is seeking a Process Engineer to develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. You will be R&D's technical expert on manufacturing-related matters and an important link between R&D and Production.

This hands-on role involves process development, experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis to improve robustness, efficiency, quality and scalability while collaborating with Production, Quality and other functions to turn technical

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in process development and optimization in manufacturing.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Lead projects to investigate and resolve process issues using data-driven methods.
• Plan experiments at lab, pilot and production scales.
• Identify root causes of deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Define and improve process specifications and control strategies.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Drive change control, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Transfer knowledge from investigations to Production.
• Support new product development with manufacturability and scalability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Bio-Works

Bio-Works help scientists achieve their purification goals both in large-scale bioprocess production and laboratory research. Our next-generation agarose-based chromatography resins, WorkBeads, deliver high performance in the purification of proteins, peptides and other biomolecules. Through close collaboration with customers and partners, we contribute to safer diagnostics and more effective biopharmaceutical medicines.

About the role

We are now looking for a Process Engineer who will develop a deep understanding of Bio-Works' manufacturing processes and drive their continuous improvement. You will be R&D's technical expert on manufacturing-related matters and an important link between R&D and Production.

This is a hands-on role in which you will work with process development, experiments, troubleshooting and data analysis to improve process robustness, efficiency, quality and scalability. You will work closely with Production, Quality and other functions to turn technical knowledge into sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of manufacturing processes, critical process parameters, raw materials, equipment and product quality.
• Lead and execute projects to investigate and resolve process and manufacturing problems using a structured, data-driven approach.
• Plan and carry out experiments at laboratory, pilot and production scale.
• Identify root causes of deviations, variability, yield losses and quality issues, and develop effective corrective actions.
• Define and improve process specifications, operating windows, control strategies and relevant process documentation.
• Analyse process data and use statistical methods to identify trends and support fact-based decisions.
• Drive change control, troubleshooting, risk assessments, and continuous improvement activities in manufacturing.
• Ensure that knowledge and lessons from investigations and development work are transferred into Production.
• Support the development of new products by ensuring that processes are manufacturable, robust and suitable for scale-up.

Who are you

You have strong analytical skills and enjoy moving between scientific understanding, experimental work and practical manufacturing challenges. You drive your work independently, take ownership of progress and collaborate effectively across functions with the company's overall objectives in mind.

• MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or another relevant field.
• Practical experience of process development and optimisation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of experimental design, data analysis, structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability to document and communicate technical conclusions clearly and effectively.
• Very good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience from life science process industry
• Knowledge of quality management systems, deviation management and change control.
• Experience of polysaccharide chemistry.
• Experience of manufacturing agarose-based resins.

Why Bio-Works

At Bio-Works, you will join a values-driven company with a clear scientific purpose and a culture characterised by collaboration, accountability and continuous development. Your work will have a direct impact on our manufacturing processes and on our ability to deliver high-quality products to life science customers worldwide.

You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally, build long-term process knowledge and drive improvements from analysis and experimentation through to implementation in Production.

What we offer

In addition to a rewarding role, you will join a growing company with committed and skilled colleagues. We value a strong sense of community and enjoy shared breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, after-work gatherings and other activities together.

• 30 days of annual leave
• working time reduction
• a wellness allowance
• occupational pension
• insurance
• a collective bargaining agreement through IKEM

Good to know

• Start date: By agreement.
• Employment: Permanent employment, six-month probationary period.
• Working hours: Full-time.