Senior Analytical Chemist
Northvolt
- Västerbotten
- Tillfälligt
- Heltid
- Start-up of first analytical methods and instruments
- Develop and document analytical methods and procedures for analysing and characterising new raw materials and product intermediates together with R&D
- Run analytical testing on a range of instruments and report data/results
- Specific expertise in XRD, Dynamic light scattering, ICP-OES, AAS, SEM/EDX, BET, contact angle measurement and titration
- Develop and propose new analytical methods
- Execute the Quality Control and testing plan of raw materials and product intermediates
- Maintain the analytical instruments to a high standard
- Work across many parts of the organisation, collaborating with R&D technical team, Process engineering, Supply Chain, IT & automation.
- PhD or MSc with five years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
- Education in analytical chemistry
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in laboratory environment
- Experience of laboratory and analytical work in relevant industry, e.g. Li-ion materials, Pharmaceutical, Food or Paper industries
- Specific knowledge of quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM
- Experience in developing analytical methods, standards, procedures and documentation in an efficient way.
- Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality projects in a laboratory environment
- Knowledgeable in Lean and six sigma
- Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology
- Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background
- Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus
- Highly organized and results driven
- An eye for detail
- Proactive and goes beyond expectations
- Able to learn and acquire new information very quickly
- Exceptionally good problem-solving skills
- Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
- Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment
- Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor
- Passionate & purpose driven