Laboratory Manager. ABIGO Medical AB – Part of Essity

As part of Essity, ABIGO Medical AB is committed to improve people’s health and wellbeing. We develop, manufacture, and market medical device products including the Sorbact® Technology, which is a clinically established innovation for advanced wound management. ABIGO was founded in 1989 and is today owned by Essity. The company has about 150 employees and our products is helping patients in more than 60 countries. www.abigo.com

Are you challenged by finding effective solutions and want to be involved in improving people's health and well-being?
 
We are looking for a Laboratory Services Manager to join our Research & Development team and to contribute to our medical device portfolio in Advanced Wound Management (AWM). As a Laboratory Services Manager, you will secure the laboratory competence and resources to support the AWM business. You will work in close cooperation with colleagues within R&D, cross-functionally throughout the company, as well as with external contacts. This position is a permanent full-time employment based in Gothenburg.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure laboratory competence and resources to support innovation projects and business
• Secure reliable and valid laboratory methods, equipment, and test results
• Lead and develop the laboratory staff
• Represent ABIGO towards external laboratories
• Secure laboratory procedures and instructions in the quality management system
• Maintain compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements 
 
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic education (BSc, MSc) in material science or equivalent
• Experience of absorbing and tensile testing, and of test method validation and development
• Preferably experience of laboratory development
• Preferably experience of a manager position or team leader role
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships both cross-functionally and cross culturally
 
WE OFFER
You will be a member of an inspiring and affirmative team, where we help each other. We work together towards set goals for continuously improving the product portfolio based on our unique Sorbact® technology. This position is a permanent full-time employment based in Gothenburg.
 
APPLY TODAY
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter in Recruto no later than January 16, 2022. If you have questions regarding ABIGO Medical AB or this open position, please contact hiring manager Anna Arvidsson, Research & Development Director, +46 70 979 27 03. 
 
We are looking forward to hear from you!