Master’s Thesis Opportunity – Immunoassay Development in Allergy Diagnostics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Student Opportunity: Immunoassay development in allergy diagnostics

Are you curious about how allergy tests are developed and eager to spend time in the lab?

We are looking for a student to join R&D Allergy during spring 2027 and contribute to assay development for allergy diagnostics. You will work alongside experienced scientists, combining practical laboratory work with experimental planning, data analysis and scientific problem-solving.

Project Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Uppsala is a major ImmunoDiagnostics site with research, development and manufacturing focused on diagnostic solutions for allergy and autoimmune disease.

Within R&D Allergy, the student project will focus on assay development and experimental evaluation of allergy tests, with a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work.

What will you do?

• Plan, perform and evaluate laboratory experiments related to allergy assay development.
• Investigate assay parameters, reagents and experimental conditions as part of assay development.
• Analyze experimental data, document results and discuss findings with the R&D team.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and colleagues in the R&D team.

About You

• You are currently studying a relevant life-science field, such as biotechnology, biomedicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or bioengineering.
• You have a strong interest in assay technologies, immunoassays and diagnostic test development.
• You enjoy hands-on laboratory work and are motivated by experimental problem-solving.
• You are curious, structured and eager to learn new laboratory methods and ways of working.
• You like combining practical experimental work with data analysis and scientific reasoning.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience of assay development in an industrial R&D environment.
• Insight into the development of in vitro diagnostic tests for allergy.
• Experience in experimental planning, data interpretation, documentation and scientific teamwork.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s ImmunoDiagnostics organization in Uppsala.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our Uppsala site is a center for ImmunoDiagnostics research, development and manufacturing, supporting advanced diagnostic solutions for allergy, asthma and autoimmune disease.