Application Development Scientist - Molecular Life Sciences

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Norway’s fastest growing biotechnology companies to develop new technology and products advancing life science research, diagnostics & bioprocessing. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our new site in Oslo to help accelerate our growing business. 

Qualifications and experience

• MSc with minimum 3 years work experience or PhD in the fields of Life Sciences, Biochemistry or Chemistry.
• Lab experience with commercial product development or assay development in either the Life Sciences or Diagnostics segments.
• Previous experience with regulated environments (i.e., ISO13485) would be an advantage.
• A proven track record of scientific creativity and problem solving e.g., high-quality scientific publications or patents.
• Scientifically curious, creative and enjoy problem solving. You have a drive to understand the science hidden inside commercially available kits.

Skills

• Expertise in molecular biology techniques and assays such as nucleic acids handling, real time PCR, enzymology, protein chemistry is a requirement.
• Knowledge of sample prep (e.g., ideally using magnetic beads) and automation. High level practical ‘hands-on’ skills.
• Experienced with assay design & development and control schemes
• Able to set-up and optimise protocols and mitigate workflow risks.
• Comfortable with team planning and reporting but independent in execution of work and write-up.
• Good data management, organized and skilled at maintaining good lab documentation standards.
• Norwegian and English fluency, ability to present and sell ideas to an audience.

Role and key responsibilities

• Active laboratory role. It is essential that you enjoy this; a large percentage of your time will be in the lab.
• Experimental design, planning controls, technical benchwork, writing SOPs, accurate reporting of data and preparation of reports.
• Learning and implementing new technology, techniques and a drive to optimise systems leading to robust application development.
• Communication of results to engage co-workers.
• Presentation of complex data in an approachable way.
• The work is expected to be diverse. Your role will require a flexible mindset – adaptable to the diverse challenges of the development of new technologies and applications.

We offer a permanent position as a research scientist / molecular biologist based in the company’s brand-new location in Oslo. Some travel to headquarters in Tromsø and customer sites will be required on occasion. Start as soon as possible – ideally 1st April 2022. Salary and benefits according to agreement.