Scientist – Analytical Development Full-time

Scientist Role at Olink, Uppsala Office

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Olink, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human disease through proteomics. Olink panels provide innovative, high-quality solutions for human protein biomarker discovery, enabling researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously from just a few microliters of blood. Using highly specific and thoroughly validated assays with a wide dynamic range, Olink's technology overcomes traditional limitations in protein analysis and supports deeper insights into human biology and disease.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Scientist to join our innovative R&D organization and the Analytical Development team. The team currently consists of 12 dedicated team members. The role is based in our Uppsala office, reporting to Manager, Analytical Development.

In this role, you will play a central part in developing, optimizing, and implementing analytical quality control (QC) methods for reagents and kit products. You will contribute to advancing our proteomics platform while ensuring robust, reliable, and scalable analytical solutions.

A Day in the Life

You will collaborate across functions and contribute to cutting-edge projects within proteomics. A key focus will be the characterization of critical raw materials and the development of advanced analytical methods to ensure their quality and performance. You will also explore and introduce new technologies and instrumentation where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize analytical QC methods
• Characterize raw materials and define critical quality attributes
• Perform complex data analysis and identify key parameters influencing performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance robustness, efficiency, and scalability of analytical methods
• Evaluate and implement new analytical techniques and technologies
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver practical, high-quality solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, production, and quality
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to building team expertise
• Maintain high-quality documentation in line with scientific and regulatory standards
• Stay current with scientific advancements and integrate best practices into development workflows

Education & background

• PhD in life science with relevant industry experience, or

• MSc in Engineering /Life Science (or equivalent) with significant professional experience. Preferred Areas of Study: Biochemistry, Biology, Proteomics or related discipline

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in analytical method development (validation experience is a plus)

• Hands on experience in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques, such as:

• protein affinity assays
• calorimetry and SPR
• PEA, qPCR, NGS
• enzymatic assays
• automated workflows and analytical instrumentation
• Capillary electrophoresis
• Multivariate analyse
• Nucleic acid analyse

Skills & competencies

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Proven ability to design experiments and interpret complex datasets

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills, preferably in both Swedish and English

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams

• Adaptability and proactive mindset in a dynamic environment

Additional merits

• Track record of scientific contributions (publications, presentations, patents)

• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) and data analysis tools

• Experience developing or applying high‑throughput analytical techniques and automated workflows

• Experience with product development in a regulated environment such as IVD/IVDR or ISO 13485

Why Join Us?

At Olink, Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a nurturing team that values integrity, innovation, and involvement. We offer an encouraging environment where your diverse experiences and perspectives are appreciated, enabling you to thrive and excel in your career.

The final date to submit applications is on the 24th of June. The role could be filled prior to this deadline.