Analytical Chemist

Lyten Labs AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Västerås, Sweden, to develop and validate analytical methods for various materials. The role entails collaborating with production teams and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Chemistry, with over 5 years of laboratory experience and a strong grasp of quality management systems. This position is pivotal for ensuring consistent quality in production processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
• Experience developing and validating analytical methods efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document analytical methods for incoming materials.
• Optimize analytical methods to increase laboratory efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams and process engineering.

Skills

Quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 17025)

Analytical method development

Project management

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Technical troubleshooting

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES/MS

ED-XRF

XRD

SEM-EDX

TGA/DSC

Job description

About the Role

Lyten Labs is seeking an Analytical Chemist to develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for incoming material, intermediate, and finalized products across R&D, Production, and external suppliers on a wide range of instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document analytical methods and procedures for characterizing new incoming and raw materials and product intermediates.
• Optimize analytical methods to increase laboratory efficiency and turnaround time.
• Execute the Quality Control and testing plan for raw materials and product intermediates.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments to a high standard.
• Implement and uphold QA/QC principles in daily laboratory functions.
• Collaborate with production teams, process engineering (R&D and production), supply chain, IT, and automation.
• Lead the startup of first analytical methods and instruments.
• Utilize expertise in ICP-OES/MS, ED-XRF, XRD, SEM-EDX, titration, TGA/DSC, and related techniques.
• Participate in problem‑solving, technical troubleshooting, and technical discussions as needed.
• Mentor and train technicians.

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, preferably Analytical Chemistry.
• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 17025).
• Experience developing and validating analytical methods, standards, procedures, and documentation efficiently.
• Project‑management skills and a track record of leading quality projects in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, quality‑troubleshooting tools, and problem‑solving methodology.
• Curiosity, technical education, and preferably a strong business background.