Senior Scientist - Resin Chemistry, Sunresin
SallyQ AB / Kemistjobb / Uppsala
2025-11-30
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hela Sverige The company is a newly established Swedish subsidiary of a leading global manufacturer of chromatography resins, now building its European hub in Uppsala. The site brings together research, development and production of agarose-based chromatography resins and affinity ligands, supported by a strong multinational group.
This is a unique opportunity to shape both strategy and execution, building a function that will become a cornerstone of the company's global biopharmaceutical purification platform.
The RoleAs Senior Scientist, Resin Chemistry, you will play a central role in establishing and leading the resin chemistry function at the new Uppsala site. This position combines strategic responsibility with hands-on laboratory work, with focus on research and development of agarose-based chromatography resins.
Your responsibilities will include developing methods for emulsification processes, surface activation and click-chemistry ligand coupling, as well as scaling up from lab to production. You will work primarily with agarose and cellulose matrices, applying principles of material design and material science to create high-performance chromatography media.
Duties & Responsibilities Lead R&D and production activities for agarose-based chromatography resins
Develop and optimize methods for surface modification, activation, and ligand coupling
Scale processes from lab to production in alignment with ISO quality standards
Supervise and mentor a technician and collaborate cross-functionally with ligand development and site operations
Implement and maintain documentation and procedures to support ISO certification and regulatory compliance
Support technology transfer and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to strategic planning and team growth as the site expands
The company is located in Uppsala Business Park and you will be part of a growing team.
Your ProfileYour have a solid background in chemistry or material science, with experience from development and production environments. You have worked with chromatography resins or related materials and are familiar with techniques such as emulsification, surface modification and modern coupling methods. While you bring relevant technical knowledge, what truly distinguishes you is your ability to combine this expertise with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
With an entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity to explore new ways of working, you are motivated by the opportunity to help build a new operation from the ground up. You thrive in dynamic environments, are not discouraged by uncertainty, and use both your own experience and your professional network to find the right answers and solutions.
Competencies & Areas of Expertise MSc / PhD in Chemistry, or significant experience in a relevant field
Strong background in surface modification, activation chemistry, and ligand coupling
Experience with agarose or other polymer-based resin systems
Proven ability to work across R&D and production environments
Hands-on, collaborative, and excited to contribute to a fast-growing site
Fluent in English; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage
Application
Please send in your application no later then the 16th of December. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Sandra Bydell Sveder, Recruitment Consultant, SallyQ.
About SunresinSunresin is a newly established Swedish subsidiary of a leading global manufacturer of chromatography resins, with annual revenues exceeding $360M. The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that enable the purification of biopharmaceuticals worldwide.
The Uppsala site marks a strategic expansion, serving as the European hub for the development and production of agarose-based chromatography resins and affinity ligands. They are now building a high-performing team that combines research, development, and manufacturing capabilities under one roof. The site will play a central role in advancing resin chemistry, ligand development, and operational excellence, contributing to the global supply of critical materials for biopharmaceutical purification.
Backed by the strength of a multinational group and driven by innovation at the local level, we are creating an environment where expertise, collaboration, and growth go hand in hand. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge purification technologies that support the development of life-saving therapies worldwide.
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Arbetsgivare SallyQ AB (org.nr 559463-4577)
Kontakt Sandra Bydell Sveder
sandra.sveder@sallyq.se 0763199688 Jobbnummer 9621207