Research Engineer in mammalian cell bioprocessing (Vikariat)

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment

Focus on equality and diversity

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking a Research Engineer for a temporary position in mammalian cell bioprocessing. The position involves coordination of lab functions, support for research projects, and maintaining chemical inventory.

The ideal candidate should have a graduate degree in biotechnology, experience with mammalian cells, and proficiency in English. KTH offers a dynamic working environment focusing on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or advanced level in biotechnology or equivalent.
• Experience in cultivation of mammalian cells, including bioreactor operation.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab functions and support for AdBIOPRO.
• Support research projects and analyses.
• Contact suppliers regarding equipment and reagents.

Skills

Cultivation of mammalian cells

Bioreactor operation

Initiative

Collaboration

Report writing

Education

Graduate degree in biotechnology

Job description

Research Engineer in mammalian cell bioprocessing (Vikariat)

Research Engineer position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health.

The Cell Technology Group (CETEG, Dept. Industrial Biotechnology, CBH School, KTH, Stockholm) has extensive experience in the development of biopharmaceutical and biological drug bioprocesses for human therapy. CETEG leader is Prof. Veronique Chotteau, Director of AdBIOPRO, a Competence Centre for Advanced Bioproduction by Continuous Processing in collaboration with Lund University, Karolinska Institutet, Linköping University, Karolinska Hospital and 15 Swedish companies in the protein drug/biotechnology industry.

CETEG’s activities include bioprocessing of perfusion processes with very high cell density and fed‑batch processes, metabolic flux analysis modeling, and online process monitoring, all aimed at process development for industrial production of protein drugs, viral vectors or human cells for therapy.

The group is a multidisciplinary team of 10 people, comprising researchers, post‑docs, doctoral and master students. It collaborates with academic groups at KTH and in Europe as well as international companies and SMEs. CETEG has a vacant temporary position for a Research Engineer. Practical work will take place at KTH, AlbaNova Centre.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of lab functions for various lab activities, as well as support for AdBIOPRO
• Support research projects and commissioned research, e.g., cultivation process, analyses, purification process, and reporting
• Contact suppliers regarding equipment and reagents and apply rules according to KTH’s framework for orders, e.g., procurement
• Coordinate with other groups within the Industrial Biotechnology Department and CBH School regarding lab operations, environmental review and safety
• Provide introduction and training for beginners and intern in mammalian cell culture
• Maintain registers used within CETEG, e.g., chemicals inventory, cell bank

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate degree or advanced level (higher education), such as a civil engineering degree, in biotechnology or equivalent competence
• Experience in cultivation of mammalian cells, including bioreactor operation
• Proficient in written and spoken English, as the role is performed in an international environment where English is required in day-to-day work
• Subject‑related skills
• Professional skills
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Good ability to take initiative
• Personal maturity
• Good ability to collaborate
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Good ability to write reports
• Good ability to work in a structured way

Preferred qualifications

• Proficient in written and spoken Swedish, as Swedish is the official working language of KTH

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.