Laboratory Engineer

Do you want to contribute to the development of tomorrows’ hygiene and health products?  At Essity, our ambition is to increase health and hygiene standards across the world, and we are now searching for a Laboratory Engineer within R&D Material Development.
This is a great opportunity to join the Material Optimization team and work cross Essity’s personal care products and brands, in close collaboration with the Product and Assortment Management teams, our Laboratory- and R&D teams and manufacturing.
About the role
R&D Personal Care Material Development are delivering material solutions for innovations and Material Optimization and are part GBIS (Global Brand, Innovation and Sustainability) working with strong global- and local brands within Baby Care, Feminine/Intimate Hygiene and Incontinence Care.
As laboratory engineer, you create value by delivering laboratory analysis and conclusions as a base for business decisions. In your role you will be faced with various tasks, both practical and theoretical. You will be responsible for planning and executing the laboratory testing for raw material development and optimization activities while safeguarding product functionality as well as customer and consumer needs. The team is a mix of Material Optimization Engineers and Laboratory Engineers. Majority of the team is based in Gothenburg, but with team members also in Philadelphia.
We are looking for people who embody our values, are not afraid to challenge, experiment and move at a fast pace. We are always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, you are probably a great fit for our team.
What You Will Do
Plan, test, analyze and statistically evaluate products and solutions within your own areas.
Present, document and report test results including recommendations.
Evaluate new or existing product and/or material performance as laboratory expert in material optimization-, material enabling or innovation projects and work in cross-functional teams.
Lead or be and an active team member in material enabling optimization activities.
Laboratory lead within material optimization activities (such as value engineering and securing quality) or part of innovation projects.
Provide laboratory expertise to stakeholders and the projects.
Maintain knowledge about the test methods within your area of responsibility.

Who you are
Technical university degree within relevant discipline (BSc preferably in Chemistry, Mechanical, Textile or Pulp and Paper) 
Experience from laboratory work is required 
Experience from working with statistical analysis and analytical programs are advantage 
Good communication and presentation skills in written reports as well as presenting
Fluent in English, written and verbal 
Open- and positive mindset with ability to handle ambiguity.
Proactive, action oriented and drive for result.
Stakeholder-, customer- and consumer oriented.

Furthermore, we believe the right candidate, collaborates and communicates  effectively with stakeholders and colleagues. The job requires the ability to handle different tasks at the same time in changing environment, therefore you need to have a well-structured, yet flexible and organized way of working.
Additional Information 
Please send in your application to us in English via our website at your earliest convenience but not later than deadline.  
Essity kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.  
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.