Research Engineer / Forskningsingenjör

Description of the company:
TIGERQ provides Gene Editing analysis solutions in the form of transformative high-accuracy computational tools, as well as through integrated full-service sequencing pipelines. As a company we strive to meet our clients’ needs, with an unprecedented value offer. It is our goal - to accelerate biomedical innovation, and our mission to provide immediate-access, fast turnaround, and cost-effective Gene Editing Analysis solutions - with the outmost emphasis on analytical accuracy!


Description of position:
The Research Engineer position is meant to accelerate the pace and capacity for TIGERQ market entry, with a specific focus on NGS production and product development. The Research Engineer will work to prepare samples for sequencing, develop new sequencing product types, and lay the foundation for robotic automation during the next phase of production scaleup. As part of our startup acceleration team the Research Engineer will work closely with marketing, sales, and computational scientists to give key insight into the complexities and opportunities of current state-of-the-art NGS workflows.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead NGS production environment with current focus on Gene Editing sequencing services.
Communicate with additional production engineers, sales team, and customers.
Adopt and develop next phase of TIGERQ sequencing services.
Maintain production database on processed orders.
Prepare and give presentations on production and R&D progress.
Prepare the adoption of liquid handling system on site.
Maintain and utilize next generation sequencers.
Work with computational scientists to analyze samples in a timely manner.
Maintain safe and clean laboratory working environment including ordering, stock management, and production planning.
Take part in a flexible and dynamic startup working environment.



Qualifications:
PhD degree within Life Science.
Over 3 years of NGS work experience with targeted sequencing, RNAseq, WGS, ChIPseq, or de novo genome assembly projects.
Important – documented experience in planning and implementing complex Illumina Next Generation Sequencing workflows on a timely schedule (Agarose gels, PCR design and implementation, NGS library prep, Illumina machine operation).
Familiarity with automated liquid handling a plus.
Fluent in English, with Swedish as a plus. Nearly all communication will be in English.
Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Highly developed organizational skills, prioritization, and attention to details.



Skills:
High emphasis on structured production schedule, planning, and problem solving.
Ability to learn as part of a rapidly developing product/service portfolio.
Initiative and resolve to develop capacity and performance within the position and within the TIGERQ team.
Understanding the startup culture, though active engagement, lean performance, and iterative milestones.
Professionalism and ability to work as a team, to collaborate across duties and responsibilities to provide a healthy working environment and optimal performance.





Our offer
We offer a competitive full time 1-year contract position, with an option for permanent position based on job performance. Globally, within the company this is an entry stage position with key opportunities for development. As such, this position is a springboard for professional acceleration and broad-base experiences in a high growth, dynamic, startup environment. Specifically, candidates are in position to drive the leadership and structure of upcoming technical R&D team expansion as well as taking part in advanced automation scale-up.


How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter by email to contact@tigerq.com


*Contact from recruitment companies is not desired.


Sökord: Forskningsingenjör, forskarassistent, laborant, molekylärbiolog, civilingenjör bioteknik, biomedicinare, forskningslaborant kemi, laborant biologi