Laboratory Engineer within Nonwoven material

Do you want to help us develop tomorrow’s hygiene and health products and be part of a material development team?
At Essity, our ambition is to increase health and hygiene standards across the world. We are in a phase where we need to boost our R&D department with an additional Laboratory Engineer to strengthen the laboratory within Global Material Development. The department is part of The Global Brand Innovation Sustainability organization (GBIS) which leads Essity’s hygiene brand portfolio and delivers brand development and innovation for our three business areas: Incontinence Care, Consumer Goods and Professional Hygiene.
We offer you a challenging job and work environment, in an innovative part of the company with access to modern lab facilities and working on international brands and products. You will have a positive atmosphere with motivated, competent and high performing colleagues whom you will have support from and collaborate with.
We will enable you to further develop and strengthen your competencies such as project skills, method development and statistical analysis.
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About the Role
As a laboratory engineer you will have a broad and active role in our global, exciting innovation activities where you will represent our laboratory in many different perspectives. In your role you will also be faced with various tasks, both practical and theoretical. You will be responsible for product and material testing, be part of projects as well as supporting the organization.
The position is temporary for a period of 1 year with a possibility of extension. The position is in our office in Gothenburg and will report to Material Development Manager in Nonwoven.
What you will do
As a laboratory engineer, you will participate in innovation projects and work in cross-functional teams
To plan, test, analyze and statistically evaluate different development materials and products are key tasks within the projects
Develop, evaluate and validate new laboratory methods to meet consumer and customer needs.

Who You Are
Technical university degree (preferably minimum of B.Sc in Chemistry, Mechanical, Textile or similar)
1-2 years’ experience from laboratory work but also welcome newly graduates to apply
Experience of statistical analysis and analytical programs is an advantage
Good communication skills and comfortable in writing reports and presenting results
Fluent in English, both verbally and written. Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement.

To be successful in the role of a laboratory engineer at Essity you need to have an interest in material development and testing, also enjoy working in a high pace project environment.
Furthermore, we see that you have a creative mindset, value accuracy and that you are result oriented. To work and collaborate effectively during changes is a great advantage given the world we live in. You are someone who rather sees possibilities and are customer and consumer driven. We see that your share our believes and behaviors, where you are committed, collaborative, caring and courageous – basically someone with a can-do attitude and eager to learn more. Self-leadership is something we greatly value, as the role will demand a high level of self-drive and motivation.
Additional Information
Please send in your application to us in English via our website at your earliest convenience but not later than deadline. We look forward to reading your application.
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 Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation