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 & Filling Solutions Department is responsible for developing Aseptic technology competencies, setting and maintaining corporate standards as well as developing technologies and methods in support of future solutions. The Aseptic Verification & Performance team is responsible for securing support to the products and technologies developments. This is done through the definition and actuation of Verification & Validation strategies and building leading expertise in critical areas.
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 filling machine aseptic validations and managing the 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 also requires participation in the tests on 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
Support in methods development and maintenance
Operation of laboratory equipment & rigs (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
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
Laboratory experience and good laboratory practices
Experience in microbiological analysis
Knowledge of the identification of microorganisms
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 23 June 2024.
For trade union information contact Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320
Please submit your cv in English.
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