Research Engineer Full-time NEW

Research Engineer

Uppsala University, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences

Do you want to as a Research Engineer, with friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer committed to sustainable employment practices and offering secure and favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a Research Engineer at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences at Uppsala University.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences is an interdisciplinary environment where 10 research areas work to contribute to better medicines and a healthier world. With laboratories in the heart of Uppsala Biomedical Center and Sweden's only Faculty of Pharmacy, we are a vital engine in the development of education and research in the pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities is available at www.farmbio.uu.se.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a research engineer specializing in iPSC-derived hepatocytes and advanced cell-based models. In this role, you will work in close collaboration with Pixi Bio to develop and apply physiologically relevant liver models based on iPSC-derived cells and primary human hepatocytes. You will be a central part of an interdisciplinary team operating at the intersection of cell biology, drug research, and high-content phenomics, with the goal of building and further developing a robust experimental platform for drug development and toxicology.

Qualifications

• Documented hands-on experience with culturing iPSC-derived hepatocytes and organoids, including the full workflow from differentiation to assay
• Documented hands-on experience with culturing primary human hepatocytes, including viability management, ECM coating and optimization (Laminin 521, ColIV), media optimization, and handling of donor variability
• Documented experience with maintenance and optimization of lab robots for microplate handling, including troubleshooting, programming, and hardware calibration
• Documented experience with developing SOP frameworks for high-content phenomics workflows, including QC criteria and training structures
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and troubleshoot cell-based experiments in microplates
• Structured, detail-oriented team player with strong collaborative skills
• Good oral and written communication skills in English

Strong emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Applicants must have excellent collaborative skills, initiative, and a very strong ability to work independently, make decisions, and deliver within set deadlines. As a person, you should be flexible, creative, and service-oriented. You should also be quality-conscious and goal- and result-oriented.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position of 1 year (360 days). Full time position. Starting date 2026-08-03 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Ola Spjuth, email: Ola.Spjuth@uu.se

For questions about the employment, contact Administrative manager Marina Rönngren, email: marina.ronngren@.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 10 July, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2178

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden's most exciting workplaces.

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