Master’s Thesis Project – Novel Approaches for Characterization of Chromatography Resins

Cytiva’s Analytical Technologies R&D team in Uppsala is seeking a master’s thesis student to explore new ways of characterizing chromatography resins. The project focuses on NMR-based methods for agarose-based materials used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Its aim is to develop and assess measurement approaches and compare them with established characterization techniques.

The assignment

• Explore new approaches to chromatography resin characterization through laboratory experiments using NMR and complementary analytical methods.
• Develop and refine experimental procedures and measurement protocols.
• Interpret experimental data and investigate relevant theoretical models.
• Compare proposed methods with established techniques and assess their performance, robustness and suitability for resin characterization.
• Plan, carry out and document experiments independently, following Cytiva’s policies and guidelines.
• Communicate findings through oral presentations and a written master’s thesis.

Who we are looking for

• Master’s student in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics or a similar field.
• Interest in physical chemistry, porous materials, analytical characterization, experimental method development and data analysis.
• Experience with NMR, spectroscopy or materials characterization is beneficial.
• Scientific programming, scripting or automated data analysis skills are additional advantages.
• Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and solve analytical problems.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, including confidence communicating in English; Swedish is a plus.

What we offer

• Practical experience with advanced characterization of materials used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Opportunities to build skills in NMR-based characterization, analytical method development, experimental design and data analysis.
• Close collaboration with experienced scientists in an industrial research and development setting.
• A collaborative working culture with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Practical details

The project is based within Cytiva’s Analytical Technologies R&D team in Uppsala and is intended for one master’s thesis student. The advertisement does not specify a start date, project duration or application deadline.