Laboratory Expert

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.
Job Summary
The Aseptic Technologies & Microbiology team is responsible to secure the techniques and the know-how needed to achieve sterilisation and disinfection of packaging material and machinery in Tetra Pak. We are also responsible for microbiological food safety in Tetra Pak and lead state-of-the art microbiology laboratories securing tight connection between equipment requirements and validation and end-product competence.
We are now looking for a new colleague to strengthen our team! A new Laboratory expert who wants to be a part of a team conducting microbiological research and development activities and managing the microbiology laboratory.
This is a permanent position based in Lund, Sweden, but you will belong to an international team.
What you will do
In this position you will mainly cover the microbiological laboratory steps in preparing and conducting a defined test program, but the role can from time to time also require participation in the tests at our filling machines.
Conduction of microbiological lab activities includes:
Inoculation of test objects with test microorganisms including operations of different inoculation rigs
Support in preparing test microorganisms, test objects and test media
Recovery, analysis, and results reporting
Analysis of packaging material and additional materials (e.g. straws)
Support on general microbiological inquires and growth studies
Ensure a stable supply of test microorganisms (growth, stock taking)
Operation of laboratory equipment & rigs (eBeam lab, retort, spray inoculation device, instrumentations etc)
Coordination of laboratory and rig maintenance activities (calibration, rig service, cleaning)

Laboratory maintenance
Maintain supply of lab consumables (stock taking, refilling, ordering)
OHS responsibility
Chemical safety responsibility (including H2O2) for laboratory
Sterility testing of food and raw materials
Development and establishment of new examination methods
Active participation in the optimisation of work processes

We believe you have
You have a university degree within microbiology or similar degree
At least 1-3 years of laboratory experience.
Experience in the microbiological analysis of food, feed, cosmetics, clinical samples or packaging materials
Your English command is excellent, written as well as spoken.

Having practical experience with quality management systems (e.g. DIN EN ISO-17025, GMP) is considered as a plus. We appreciate if you have experience in operation of automatic rigs, and some basic understanding of machinery.
As a person, you are a team player but likes to work independently as well. You are expected to be accurate and quality minded but at the same time you recognize the need for quick decisions and changed plans. You are open to try new methods and tasks and like to be part of different teams as required.
We Offer You
A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.
This job posting expires on 2022-09-14
To know more about the position contact Manuele Levati at +390598799181
Questions about your application contact Sara Johannesson at +46 46 36 2964
For trade union information contact Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320