Avantor
Job title:
Research Technician (Flow Cytometry) (M/F/D)
Company
Avantor
Job description
The Opportunity:Avantor is looking for a proactive and equipment-savvy Research Technician (Flow Cytometry) to join our team based in Mölndal, Sweden. In this position, you’ll support the flow cytometry core facility, ensuring the smooth operation of advanced instruments and supporting scientific teams with high-quality data generation for drug development programs.This full-time permanent position is based at the AstraZeneca site in Gothenburg. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.The TeamYou’ll join a dedicated team of Research Technicians who work together to support the scientific community. The team fosters a collaborative, flexible, and supportive environment where knowledge-sharing and continuous learning are encouraged. Whether you’re troubleshooting equipment, training researchers, or contributing to lab improvements, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about science and committed to excellence.What we’re looking for
- Education: Degree in medical technology, chemical biology, physical science, or a related field
- Experience:
- Solid understanding of flow cytometry principles and instrumentation
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong interest in lab instrumentation and how it functions
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data presentation tools
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus
How you’ll thrive and create an impact
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot flow cytometry instruments, ensuring optimal performance through daily start-up, quality control, and monthly deep cleaning.
- Provide technical support and training to researchers on flow cytometry equipment, protocols, and best practices to ensure high-quality data generation.
- Assist with cell sorting and analysis, contributing to experimental workflows and supporting the development and standardisation of cytometry protocols.
- Monitor and manage flow cytometry-related reagents and consumables, ensuring continuous availability and supporting procurement processes.
- Collaborate with technical support providers and internal teams to maintain equipment functionality, resolve issues promptly, and uphold a safe, compliant lab environment.
#LI-OnsiteDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Privacy Policy:We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.Your privacy is important to us. Please for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Expected salary
Location
Mölndal, Västra Götaland
Job date
Fri, 23 May 2025 05:57:13 GMT
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