Upstream Bioprocess Engineer for Biologics

Haeger & Carlsson | Executive search and Interim; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamyd Medical’s cutting-edge biologics manufacturing site in Umeå is seeking an Upstream Process Engineer to drive cultivation, scale‑up and production of cell-based biologics. You will work hands-on in cleanrooms, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Analytical teams, and contribute to process optimization in a GMP setting.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will apply cell culture, bioreactor operations and analytical techniques to ensure robust upstream performance with a

Qualifications

• University education in a relevant scientific discipline or long life science industry experience.
• Several years of work with cell cultivation.
• Experience with bioanalytical techniques (e.g., electrophoresis, HPLC, WB, ELISA).
• Experience with cell cultivation in bioreactors is a plus.
• GMP and ISO familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate cells in shake flasks and bioreactors.
• Work in cleanrooms according to cGMP regulations.
• Perform bioanalytical analyses.

Skills

Cell cultivation

Bioprocessing

GMP experience

Analytical techniques

Clean rooms

Teamwork

Communication

Fluent Swedish and English

Education

University degree in pharmacy/biotechnology/biomedical sciences or related field

Tools

Shake flasks

Bioreactors

HPLC

WB/ELISA

Job description

Diamyd Medical’s cutting-edge biologics manufacturing site in Umeå is seeking an Upstream Process Engineer to drive cultivation, scale‑up and production of cell-based biologics. You will work hands-on in cleanrooms, collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Analytical teams, and contribute to process optimization in a GMP setting.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will apply cell culture, bioreactor operations and analytical techniques to ensure robust upstream performance with a