Laboratory Engineer/Molecular Biologist

Job Description Randstad Life Sciences is seeking a molecular biology laboratory engineer for a consulting assignment in Uppsala. We are looking for someone who is comfortable in a quality-controlled laboratory environment and has extensive experience with cell culture work and methods such as ELISA, PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot. You will work with molecular biology analytical techniques in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The role offers varied tasks with both laboratory and theoretical challenges. At Randstad, you will be part of a team of over 30 consultants and dedicated consultant managers. Randstad Life Sciences offers competitive salary, benefits, and collective bargaining terms, as well as a focus on personal development and an extensive network. Application deadline is 2025-11-14. Applications will not be accepted via post or email due to GDPR. Responsibilities Your daily tasks include independently performing work according to method descriptions, instructions, or experimental plans. You will compile, verify, and report results, as well as plan your own work based on given priorities and timeframes. Additionally, you are expected to participate in deviation investigations and actively contribute to the client's improvement work. Qualifications We are seeking someone who is passionate about laboratory work and has good experience with methods such as ELISA, PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot. Experience working with biological samples is a significant plus. We prefer candidates with previous experience working with cell lines or primary cell cultures. In this role, depending on the assignment and your experience level, you will either independently perform work according to existing method descriptions and instructions or establish new method descriptions. It is crucial that you have the ability to plan your work efficiently and stay within specified timeframes. To succeed in the role, we are looking for someone with: • Academic degree in biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or equivalent. • Experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, PCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot. • Experience with laboratory work in a GxP environment. • Ability to express yourself fluently in speech and writing in Swedish. It is meritorious if you have experience with: • Method development and method validation. • Instrument qualification. • Working with LIMS or similar systems. As a person, you are: Flexible, precise, have good communication skills, are curious, goal-oriented, and structured. You have excellent collaboration skills and take responsibility for the group delivering according to set timelines and quality requirements. Moreover, you are skilled in the lab and have the ability to independently drive work forward. We appreciate someone who is methodical, proactive, and contributes to a positive work climate. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. About the Company Randstad At Randstad, we know that everyone has a place in the job market. With operations across the country and in all competence areas, we help people find a job that feels good and where they have the opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their full potential. With nearly 600,000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is a world leader in HR services, with the goal of becoming the world's leading and most appreciated partner in the job market. By combining our passion for people with the power of today's technology, we help people and companies achieve their full potential. We call it Human Forward.