Laboratory Engineer

Essity; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Laboratory Engineer in our Professional Hygiene laboratory in Mölndal to innovate for the Tork product range. You will conduct hands-on lab testing of physical parameters and usability, plus data analysis to support business decisions.

You will work with R&D and cross-functional teams, develop new laboratory methods, document results, and contribute to projects while maintaining high-quality delivery and customer value.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in a related field such as Chemistry, Mechanical, Textile or Pulp and Paper.
• Experience from laboratory work.
• Experience from designing tests, interpreting data and drawing meaningful conclusions using statistics and statistical tools.
• Good communication and presentation skills in written reports and discussions.
• Fluent in English; Swedish language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing and plan experiments.
• Present, document and report test results.
• Develop and validate new laboratory methods.
• Collaborate in innovation projects and cross-functional teams.
• Support decision-making with data analysis.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Statistics

Statistical tools

English proficiency

Swedish language

Education

Technical university degree in related field

Job description

Do you want to help shape tomorrow’s hygiene and health products? Are you curious about turning ideas into solutions that improve everyday well-being for millions of people? Join our Professional Hygiene laboratory and help innovate for good for the Tork product range.About the RoleAs a Laboratory Engineer, you will contribute to developing innovative Tork solutions that improve everyday well-being. You will represent our laboratory in innovation projects and business support activities, combining hands-on laboratory testing of physical parameters and usability, with data analysis and scientific problem solving to evaluate product performance as a base for business decisions.Working in close collaboration with colleagues across R&D and other functions, you will help turn ideas into solutions that create value for customers and consumers. At the same time, you will have excellent opportunities to develop your competencies within project work, method development and statistical analysis in a supportive and collaborative environment.The position is based in Mölndal. Occasional travelling will be required.What You Will DoThrough laboratory testing, planning and by data-driven, statistical evaluations, you will help ensure that new product concepts deliver superior performance, sustainability and customer value.Present, document and report test results.Maintain knowledge about test methods and competence area, within own working field .Participate in innovation projects, value engineering and business support activities and work in cross-functional teams.Develop, evaluate and validate new laboratory methods to meet consumer and business needs.Who You AreYou are creative, curious, and open to change and at the same time, structured and detail-oriented, ensuring high-quality delivery on time. You are result-oriented and keep the customer and consumer at the center of your work. As a collaborative and prestige-less team player, you build strong working relationships and networks and bring a positive can-do attitude. You understand the bigger picture and the overall process, while confidently taking ownership of and driving your own responsibilities in the laboratory.You have:Technical university degree in a related field such as Chemistry, Mechanical, Textile or Pulp and PaperExperience from laboratory workExperience from designing tests, interpreting data and drawing meaningful conclusions using statistics and statistical toolsGood communication and presentation skills in written reports as well as in discussionsFluent in English, both oral and written capabilitiesOral and written capabilities in Swedish is an advantageApplicationIf you are up for the challenge and would like to join our laboratory team, apply online today by using the link on our career site.Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. As we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.What We Can Offer YouOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with UsApplication End Date:18 nov. 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity265802