Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Location/Division Specific Information:

Olink, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is transforming the understanding of human diseases through advanced protein biomarker discovery. With our innovative Olink solutions – including highly specific and validated assays that cover more than 5,000 proteins – our colleagues and technology empower scientists in groundbreaking research that will play a pivotal role in the future of personalized medicine.

Job Specific Information:

As part of our commitment to Operational Excellence, we are building a new Sustaining Engineering team and are looking for a curious and driven Lead Development Engineer Data Analysis with a strong background in Life Science and a passion for data-driven problem solving.

In this role, you will take a leading position in supporting QC and Production by driving laboratory investigations and root cause analyses related to product and process performance. You will combine hands-on analytical laboratory work with data analysis to generate insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Working cross-functionally with Production, QC, and R&D, you will play a key role in resolving complex quality issues, improving analytical workflows, and ensuring robust and compliant processes. As part of a newly formed team, you will have a high level of ownership and the opportunity to shape ways of working and contribute to long-term process improvements.

The position is based at our headquarters in Uppsala and reports to the Manager of Sustaining Engineering.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analyses and other troubleshooting activities to resolve process- and product-related issues such as NCs, Complaints, and CAPA by providing data-driven insights.
• Conduct trending, evaluate and interpret analytical data and other laboratory results to assess process and product performance.
• Develop and implement test plans to investigate or validate acceptance criteria and performance.
• Independently perform classical laboratory analyses using established techniques and methods as well as newly developed procedures.
• Accurately document and report test results in accordance with internal quality standards.
• Initiate and author deviation reports and batch investigations.

• Collaborate with laboratory and production teams to ensure proper data flow and timely analysis.

Qualifications and Competencies

• MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience from the Life Science industry.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with classical analytical laboratory methods, e.g. HPLC, MS, MALS, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Experience using R and/or Python is an advantage for this role.

• Strong skills in MS Office and data analysis tools such as Excel and other statistical software.

• Full professional proficiency in English and Swedish.

Personal Competencies

• Self-driven, curious and innovative with a proactive solution-oriented mindset.
• Meticulous and analytical, with a structured approach to problem solving.

• Proactive and collaborative team player.

• Comfortable managing multiple complex tasks and adapting to shifting priorities.

• Committed to maintaining high standards of data integrity and quality.

Apply today!

If you believe you’re the right fit for this role, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. The application period will expire on the 26th of May 2026.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.