Bioprocess Laboratory Engineer - 18819

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description

We are looking for a Laboratory Engineer / Bioprocess Laboratory Engineer

What You Will Work On

• Prepare seed cultures for fermentation trials
• Prepare cultivation media and handle sterile media and cultures
• Perform aseptic handling of microorganisms and laboratory materials
• Operate autoclaves and maintain sterile laboratory conditions
• Identify microorganisms using microscopy and Gram staining
• Take samples from bioreactors during pilot-scale fermentation runs
• Perform UV/Vis spectrophotometry and dry weight measurements
• Perform SDS-PAGE and basic protein analysis
• Prepare risk assessments and SOPs
• Ensure laboratory safety procedures are followed
• Perform good laboratory practice activities
• Monitor laboratory environment and maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance
• Manage chemical and material stocks
• Support chemical inventory, registration, and ordering
• Work according to food safety and hygienic standards

What You Bring

• BSc or MSc in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of experience from a biotechnical pilot or industrial production facility
• Experience from biotechnology, bioprocessing, or food production environments
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygienic procedures
• Hands-on experience with aseptic handling techniques
• Experience with laboratory safety procedures and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Experience with microbiology and fermentation processes
• Ability to work systematically with laboratory documentation and procedures
• Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to work on-site and occasionally evenings/weekends during pilot trials