Laboratory Engineer

Randstad AB; Västra Götalands län; On-site; SEK 461 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Gothenburg is looking for a Laboratory Engineer to drive product quality through rigorous testing and evaluation of innovative dispensing systems. This role involves collaboration with product developers, ensuring high standards are met, and contributing to the firm's growth in the Professional Hygiene area. Applicants should hold a relevant technical degree and have laboratory experience, particularly in statistical analysis. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal development focus

Social activities and networking

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting or product testing is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory testing on products.
• Document and report on test results.
• Perform statistical evaluations to support conclusions.
• Develop new laboratory methods as necessary.
• Maintain testing equipment and tools.

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Analytical programs

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree BSc in Textile, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job description

Are you a Laboratory engineer and are ready to use your technical precision to drive global product quality?

Join Essity's Professional Hygiene laboratory in vibrant Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of the globally recognized Tork product range! We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Engineer to become a central player in their innovation pipeline, focused primarily on the mechanics and performance of their dispensing systems.

This critical role places you at the heart of product development, where you will be responsible for planning and executing complex product testing—from tissue materials to full system mechanics. You will collaborate closely with product developers and innovation teams, using your expertise to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards before they reach the market. Step into Essity dynamic lab and make a tangible impact on the future of hygiene!

This is a consulting assignment of 6 months duration within Randstad Life Sciences which is specializing in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

If you are ready to make a difference and join our customer exciting growth journey, apply before the 15th of December 2025. Selection and interviews will be ongoing. The starting date is the 11th of January.

Responsibilities

As a laboratory engineer you will represent Essity laboratories in many perspectives, be responsible for product testing, be part of innovation projects as well as supporting their business units. This involves testing on tissue products as material and system including dispenser’s mechanics and the full product system. You will plan, propose and perform evaluation and laboratory testing on products in the Tork Portfolio. You will be part of a team of many laboratory engineers with different experiences and backgrounds where you will contribute with your knowledge and expertise in the area. You will also be part of project teams with product developers, innovation teams together developing product innovations and improvements for the market.

What you will do

• Plan, propose and perform evaluation and laboratory testing on our products
• Present, document and report test results
• Perform analyses and statistical evaluations as base for your conclusions
• Maintain knowledge about test methods
• If needed develop, evaluate, and validate new laboratory methods to meet consumer and business needs
• Develop and maintain equipment and tools for testing

Qualifications

• Technical degree BSc in for ex Textile, Mechanical, chemical engineering
• Experience from laboratory work or product testing in a global setting is an advantage
• Preferably experience from working with statistical analysis and analytical programs
• Good communication and presentation skills in written reports as well as in discussions
• Written and verbal fluency in English

About the company

Randstad AB

Welcome to EssityAs a leading global hygiene and health company, we are improving well-being through innovative and sustainable products, shaping a healthier future for people, business and society.