Are you an enthusiastic chemist with a strong interest in organic synthesis, both practical and theoretical? Are you motivated by the combination of working independently and in a team? Do you enjoy tackling complex challenges to meet our customers’ needs?

Then there’s a fantastic opportunity for you at RISE’s department Chemical Processes and Pharmaceuticals!

About us
RISE is a driving force for the sustainable transformation that business, society, and the world need. We work with the solutions and conditions that make a difference today, and with the knowledge areas and technologies that may be crucial tomorrow. The mix of roles, perspectives, and competencies gives us—and others—better conditions in a complex world. The department Chemical Processes and Pharmaceuticals is now looking for a synthetic chemist within bioeconomy, industrial chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.

One of the most rewarding things is welcoming a new enthusiastic colleague to our team. With us, you’ll have great opportunities to influence your career, and through open dialogue, we’ll set goals together for your development at RISE. You’ll also find a creative and welcoming environment and many skilled colleagues to collaborate with.

About the role
Within the department, we work oncommercial and grant funded research, development projects and perform research in areas such as chemical process development/scaling-up, pharmaceutical chemistry, formulation, and analytical chemistry. A key focus is developing new products from renewable raw materials and reducing environmental impact through process efficiency. We use our unique expertise to solve problems and develop processes in close collaboration with our customers, ranging from small businesses to multinational industries.

Work is primarily conducted in multidisciplinary project teams, with a high degree of personal responsibility for deliverables. As a synthetic chemist you will work on a wide range of questions related to organic chemistry, within both customer and research projects. Participating in networks, identifying business opportunities, writing research proposals, and leading projects are natural parts of the role.

A background check will be performed before a candidate is employed.

Location: Södertälje

Who are you?
To succeed in this role, you are creative and solution-oriented. You enjoy working independently and taking responsibility, while also valuing collaboration and open exchange of ideas with colleagues. You have a strong drive to take initiative and make things happen.

The role requires the ability to work hands-on while actively contributing to identifying new business opportunities. You will lead and participate in proposal writing for research funding for future projects and initiatives. As we collaborate both internally and externally with customers and partners, we see that you are business-minded, attentive, and skilled at building relationships.

Requirements

· PhD in organic synthetic chemistry

· Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Merits

· A few years of work experience, or a completed post-doc in below mentioned technical fields

· Experience in bulk chemistry, fine chemistry, electrochemistry, physical and analytical organic chemistry, and/or calorimetry

· Experience in peptide chemistry, oligonucleotides synthesis and/or conjugation chemistry

· Experience in process scale-up and/or large-scale manufacturing

· Experience from GMP quality system

· Swedish language skills, spoken and written

Are we a match?
RISE offers an inclusive workplace with a dynamic environment that gives you opportunities for development both professionally and personally. You will work in a team of committed colleagues to tackle exciting societal challenges.

Welcome with your application!
If this sounds exciting and you’d like to know more, feel free to contact Unit Manager Gudrun Bergman +46 10 516 65 15. The last day to apply is October 21th, 2025. Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO 010 228 41 22 och Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-5165161.