Quality Control Technician

Lyten Labs AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB is seeking a Quality Control Technician for its R&D team in Västerås, Sweden. The role involves analyzing materials and products through various testing procedures...

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and have significant lab experience. This position is critical for maintaining quality control standards and enhancing testing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical school degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Significant relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Write testing plans for various products and materials.
• Perform testing of products using laboratory instruments.
• Drive method improvements and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical instruments use

Quality control knowledge

Lean and Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

Office software

JIRA software

Job description

Quality Control Technician – R&D

Lyten Sweden is seeking a professional Quality Control Technician to join our R&D organization in Västerås.

In this role you will be responsible for analysing materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products for R‑D, production and external suppliers using a wide range of instruments. You will participate in problem solving, technical troubleshooting exercises and technical discussions where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Write the testing plans for materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products
• Perform testing of control plan inspection items using a variety of laboratory instruments
• Perform data analysis/interpretation and report according to quality standards
• Be able to troubleshoot first‑line problems arising on the instruments
• Drive method improvements; help update standard operating procedures as needed
• Perform regular (daily, weekly, monthly) preventive maintenance on instruments
• Become familiar with the fundamentals of quality assurance and quality control principles and relevant quality management system requirements (control plan, non‑conformity management, deviation and change management, control samples and control charts, calibration management, ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO17025, etc.)
• Adhere to and ensure 5S and safety protocols are maintained within the laboratory work environment
• Always work with safety as a first priority

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor´s degree (or technical school degree) in Chemistry or a technical field is preferred.
• Significant relevant previous laboratory and work experience.
• Hands‑on experience using a set of relevant analytical instruments and measurement equipment.
• Experience within a quality control work environment is a plus.
• Curious, technically educated, and with an interest in a laboratory career in industry.
• Knowledgeable in Lean and six sigma.
• Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem‑solving methodology.
• Specific skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Swedish is a plus.
• User experience with Office and JIRA software.