Senior R&D Lab Engineer to ArgusEye / Linköping

Oddwork Sweden AB; Olofstorp; On-site; SEK 491,427 - 709,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team activities

Flexible work environment

Opportunity to attend conferences

Job summary

Oddwork Sweden AB is seeking a Senior R&D Lab Engineer to join their dynamic team in Olofstorp, Sweden. In this role, you will focus on the development of sensor chips and collaborate closely with other team members to improve sensor performance. A PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of hands-on lab experience are required. The company offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for career growth and team activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on lab experience including chemical handling.
• Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of bioprocessing.
• Experience working with upstream and downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute experiments for sensor chip development.
• Generate and evaluate high-quality data to guide project decisions.
• Prepare scientific reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Bioprocess Engineering

Hands-on lab experience

Analytical skills

Sensor technology

Education

PhD or Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior R&D Lab Engineer to join our forward-thinking, dynamic team and support the development of game-changing sensor systems for the biopharmaceutical industry. Do you want to be part of a fast growing company of 15, that's shaping new possibilities in the field? Come join us at ArgusEye and be part of our journey!

About the Role

You'll be part of a small but growing R&D team of six people dedicated to our sensor development. Your primary focus will be the development of new sensor chips — a role where your ideas and skills will directly influence the future of our technology. This means planning, designing, and executing experiments related to sensor development and characterization, as well as improving existing solutions. You'll get hands‑on with manufacturing processes, using techniques such as HPLC and other analytical methodologies to evaluate sensor performance. As a Senior R&D Engineer you will also act as a sounding board for your colleagues with your extensive practical and theoretical knowledge. You’ll contribute not only to the development of our technology — but also to shaping how we work, build collaborations, and drive our future growth.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, design, and independently execute experiments for application development and evaluation of sensor chips in various applications while driving scientific direction and development decisions based on previous experience and experimental outcomes.
• Generate and critically evaluate high‑quality data to support the development of better data models and guide future project decisions.
• Contribute with ideas and concepts for sensor chip design and fabrication, acting as a scientific sounding board for colleagues through your in‑depth technical insight and independent thinking.
• Prepare scientific reports, protocols, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and next steps.
• Perform regular lab maintenance to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to successfully integrate sensor chips into our systems.

About You

• PhD or Master’s degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Material Science, Nanomaterials or Nanotechnology.
• 5+ post graduate years with hands‑on lab experience, including chemical handling, experiments, use of standard lab equipment and analytics.
• Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of bioprocessing, including at least 3 years of experience working with both upstream and downstream processes.
• Knowledge of analytical methods used for bioprocessing.
• Experience in sensor technology/practical knowledge of bioprocess sensors (electrochemical, optical, and/or spectroscopic, etc.) and their integration into bioprocesses is a plus.
• Analytical skills and experience in surface characterization and performance evaluation is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in surface chemistry (e.g. self‑assembled monolayers (SAMs), biorecognition element functionalization on nanomaterials, antifouling layers, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with analyzing complex/big data sets is meriting.
• Knowledge of protein‑protein interactions and coupling is a plus.

Benefits

• Be part of a supportive, dynamic team where your contributions are valued.
• Grow your career in an innovative, fast‑paced industry.
• Learn from our customers and attend industry and R&D conferences to grow professionally.
• Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work, supported by a flexible and relaxed environment that values responsibility.
• Experience a family‑like atmosphere filled with collaboration, curiosity, and team activities like music quizzes, bowling and Friday fika.