Development Engineer

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us. There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started. If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

QIAGEN DNA Synthesis AB in Sweden, has produced high quality synthetic DNA for diagnostic purposes for more than 30 years. We are situated in Västerås and have around 100 employees. We apply the medical device directives, ISO13485 (EU) and 21CFR820 (USA) and our production is carried out in accordance with GMP.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our Technology Development & Process Excellence team at QIAGEN DNA Synthesis (QDS) in Västerås. As a team we have a broad set of skills. Together we are developing methods, techniques and processes to ensure an optimized, best in class production to provide premium quality oligonucleotides to our customers.

Key responsibilities:

- Contribute to the development and improvement of methods and processes for production of oligonucleotides.

- Plan, conduct and evaluate product development projects related to oligonucleotide synthesis processes.

- Establish project overviews, estimate a time-plan for the assigned development, and communicate development research progress continuously to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

- Assist with deviation and CAPA investigations, supporting QA throughout the entire process.

- Provide support to our oligonucleotide synthesis production facility on site.

Position Requirements

The described position requires someone who is diligent and willing to go that extra mile for the good of QDS. Work can be fast paced, so flexibility, planning and the ability to change tracts at short notice are essential traits that we value highly.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in subject areas related to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals or equivalent.

- An advanced ability to communicate in verbal and written formats in both English and Swedish.

- A deep theoretical and/or practical knowledge of chemical oligonucleotide production, from synthesis to purification.

- Ability to write, review and follow SOPs related to oligonucleotide synthesis, as well as writing and reviewing electronic lab journals.

- Experience of working with ABI, Äkta and other liquid chromatography methods, with an ability to review analytical data output e.g. MS and HPLC/UPLC.

- Project management experience.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:

• Possibility to develop in an international company
• Extra pension benefit
• Health contribution (2000 SEK/year)
• Volunteering day
• Opportunity to join internal QIAGEN communities
• Performance related bonus

Please submit your application in English

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.