Lediga jobb som Analytisk kemist i Västerås

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for an Analytical Chemist to join our Västerås team.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in developing a new generation of large-scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon-free society, and this is your opportunity to take part in leading those efforts and help drive us to success.
As an Analytical Chemist you will be responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods for analyzing incoming material, intermediate and finalized products for Research & Development and Production on a wide range of instruments. Strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance in QC. Proven track record in statistical analysis and measurement system analysis (MSA).
Key responsibilities
Start-up of first analytical methods and instruments
Develop, validate and document analytical methods and procedures for analyzing and characterizing new raw materials and product intermediates
Run analytical testing on a range of instruments and report data/results
Optimize analytical methods to increase efficiency and turn-around time of the laboratory
Execute the Quality Control and testing plan of raw materials and product intermediates
Troubleshoot and maintain the analytical instruments to a high standard
Understand and internalize QA/QC principles in everyday functions
Train and certify team members in analytical methods, develop & grow expertise within the team
Work across many parts of the organization, collaborating with R&D technical team, Process engineering, Supply Chain, IT & automation
Drive operational excellence by being a key player in problem solving and process improvement exercises

We believe that you have:
Qualifications and experience
MSc or PhD degree in chemistry
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 and validating 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 business background

Specific skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Swedish is a plus
Self-motivated and finding it easy to establish new relationships
Experienced user of the Office and JIRA software

Personal success factors
Highly organized, results driven and eye for detail
Proactive and able to learn and acquire new information very quickly
Analytical, problem-solving, entrepreneurial attitude thriving in a dynamic environment
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
Experience in a multi-cultural environment
Flexible and motivated to take on new challenges
Passionate & purpose driven

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is ASAP. Visa mindre

High level purpose of function
Responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods for analysing incoming material, intermediate and finalized products for Research & Development and Production on a wide range of instruments. Strict adherence to the principles of Quality Assurance in QC. Proven track record in statistical analysis and measurement system analysis (MSA).

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
Overall areas of responsibility and activities
· Start-up of first analytical methods and instruments
· Develop, validate and document analytical methods and procedures for analyzing and characterizing new raw materials and product intermediates.
· Run analytical testing on a range of instruments and report data/results.
· Optimize analytical methods to increase efficiency and turn-around time of the laboratory.
· Execute the Quality Control and testing plan of raw materials and product intermediates.
· Troubleshoot and maintain the analytical instruments to a high standard.
· Understand and internalize QA/QC principles in every day functions.
· Train and certify team members in analytical methods, develop & grow expertise within the team.
· Work across many parts of the organization, collaborating with R&D technical team, Process engineering, Supply Chain, IT & automation.
· Run projects in the area of materials characterization.
· Collaborate with external partners, i.e. universities and institutes around materials analysis.
· Stay updated by reading scientific literature regarding materials analysis and cathode active materials.
· Drive operational excellence by being a key player in problem solving and process improvement exercises.
Accountability/authorization

· Budget responsibility No
· Direct reports: No
· Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy.
Requirements
Education or other qualifications or competences relevant in order to succeed in the job
Qualifications/education/experience
· MSc or PhD degree in Chemistry
· 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 and validating 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.
Specific skills (eg specific programmes, languages, certifications etc)
· None

Personal success factors (Consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent)
· 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. Visa mindre

Tycker du om att arbeta i laboratoriet och kan samarbeta över gruppgränserna för att hitta lösningar på problem? Nu söker vi en analytisk kemist som vill ansluta sig till kvalitetskontrollteamet på hos en av våra kunder i Västerås för ett sexmånadersuppdrag.

Här ges du möjlighet att få arbeta nära företagets FoU-team för att stödja inspektioner av nästa generations batterimaterial och kommande battericellformat.

Varmt välkommen med din ansökan!

Arbetsbeskrivning

Som analytisk kemist ansvarar du för att leda utvecklingen och valideringen av karakteriseringsmetoder för en grupp råvaror och mellanprodukter som används/tillverkas i  kundens olika produktionslinjer för battericeller.

I dina arbetsuppgifter ingår också att:

- Driva utvecklingen, valideringen och genomförandet av nya analysmetoder för råvaror, mellanprodukter och färdiga produkter.
- Ansvara för att utveckla kvalitetsstandarder, förfaranden och dokumentation i samband med analys- och laboratoriearbetet.
- Utföra analytiska tester på en rad olika instrument, inklusive tolkning, granskning och rapportering av data/resultat till våra interna kunder.
- Ansvara för att underhålla en uppsättning analysinstrument enligt en hög standard, utbilda och dela med sig av kunskap om instrument och metoder till andra gruppmedlemmar.
- Främja operativ kvalitet genom att vara en nyckelperson i den dagliga problemlösningen och i processförbättringar.
- Förstå och internalisera QA/QC-principerna i de dagliga funktionerna.
- Bidra till 8D-produktionsundersökningar samt karaktärisering av nästa generations batterimaterial.
- Arbeta i många delar av organisationen och samarbeta med produktionsteknik, produktionskvalitet, leverantörs-/kundkvalitet och FoU-team.
- Arbeta med externa leverantörer, institut och akademiska organisationer samt med kunder.

Kvalifikationer

För att lyckas i rollen har du minst fem års erfarenhet av laboratoriearbete samt minst två års erfarenhet av FoU, kvalitetskontroll eller ett analytiskt laboratorium i en relevant industri. Vidare har du en magister-eller doktorsexamen inom kemi, materialvetenskap, fysik, naturvetenskap eller teknik.

Genom åren har du införskaffat dig goda kunskaper inom analystekniker och metodutveckling samt kvalitetskontroll, kvalitetssäkring, analytisk kemi, metodvalidering, kromatografi och av att arbeta i ett analytisk laboratorium.

Du har också kunskaper inom:

- GC-MS, IC, ICP-MS.
- SPC, FMEA.
- ISO 9001, ISO17025, IATF16949, TQM samt Lean och Six Sigma.

Erfarenhet av polymerkemi eller batterimaterial (bindemedel, grafit, kisel) är ett plus.

Som person är du analytisk och logisk med förmåga att identifiera möjligheter och förbättringar för att öka kvaliteten genom datadrivna metoder. Utöver detta är du en mycket organiserad och resultatinriktad person med ett öga för detaljer. Du beskriver ofta dig själv som en passionerad, målinriktad och framåt person som gillar att samarbeta med andra, likväl som du gärna arbetar självständigt. Du kommunicerar även obehindrat på svenska och engelska, i både tal och skrift.

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Northvolt has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our bold Quality Control team at Northvolt Labs, Västerås, Sweden and play a key role in analysing and evaluating raw materials and intermediate products from Northvolt’s Li-ion cells production and development.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in establishing a centre of analytical expertise for battery material analysis and characterisation within the Quality Control laboratory in Västerås. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. We are continuously building a team of experienced Analytical Chemists and great leaders with industry background.
You will be in charge of developing, defining and implementing the analytical methods for analysing materials and intermediates for Research & Development and Production, reporting to the Quality Control Manager. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing quality standards, procedures and documentation associated with the analytical and laboratory work including running the analyses using a range of analytical instruments. You will also be responsible for reviewing the quality of new raw material sources and work with the R&D team to evaluate and compare material and product quality.
The Analytical Chemist will be an expert in analytical methods and instruments which includes deep knowledge in handling of instruments, interpretation of results and reporting. Especially, we are looking for someone with extensive experience working in analytical laboratories. Previous industry experience working in a quality control laboratory, specifically with hands on experience in ICP-OES, ICP-MS and IC is a plus. You will play an important role to support Research & Development and Production teams in analysing raw material and intermediate product quality and characteristics, collaborating with Northvolt Supply Chain, R&D and Production teams cross-functionally in a multicultural environment.
You should be analytical and logical with an ability to identify opportunities and improvements to drive increased quality through data driven approaches. You should have strong technical abilities in order to succeed in this role.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Drive the development, validation and implementation of new analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Run analytical testing on a range of instruments including interpretating, reviewing and reporting data/results to our internal customers.
Hands-on expertise in the following analytical techniques ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, BET, DLS, TGA, DSC is a plus.
Maintain analytical instruments to a high standard.
Drive operational excellence by being a key player in day-to-day problem solving and process improvement exercises.
Understand and internalize QA/QC principles in every day functions.
Contribute to 8D production investigations as well as the characterisation of next generation battery materials.
Work across many parts of the organisation, collaborating with Production, R&D, Process engineering and Quality.
Work with external suppliers, institutes and academic organizations as well as customers.

The person we are looking for is a team player, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden. Our organisation requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Analytical Chemist is vital to Northvolt’s customer satisfaction, the success of Northvolt and key to our mission to enable the future of energy.
Apply with CV and cover letter in English, or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is as soon as possible.
Skills & Requirements




Education/Experience
PhD (or MSc with 5+ years of experience in a laboratory) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Natural Sciences or Engineering.
2+ years of experience in R&D, quality control or an analytical laboratory in a relevant industry, e.g. Li-ion battery materials, Inorganic materials, Pharmaceutical, Food or Paper industries.
Experience in analytical chemistry is a must.
Proven track record of performing method development and validation projects in a laboratory environment.
Project management skills.
Knowledgeable in quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM as well as Lean and six sigma.
Proven track record in statistical and measurement system analysis (MSA).
Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology
Must have worked in a multi-cultural environment.
Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background.

Specific Skills/Abilities
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. Visa mindre

Northvolt has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our bold project team to play a key role in analysing and evaluating the raw materials and intermediate products for Northvolt production and develipment of Li-ion cells.In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in establishing the Quality Control laboratory of the first large scale European factory for Li-ion cells. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. We are continuously building a team of experienced Analytical Chemists and great leaders with industry background.You will be in charge of developing, defining and implementing the analytical methods for analysing material and intermediates for Research & Development and Production, reporting to the Quality Control Manager. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing quality standards, procedures and documentation associated with the analytical and laboratory work including running the analyses using a range of analytical instruments. You will also be responsible for reviewing quality of new raw material sources and work with the R&D team to evaluate and compare material and product quality.The Analytical Chemist will be an expert in analytical methods and instruments which includes deep knowledge in handling of instruments, interpretation of results and reporting. You have extensive experience from working in analytical laboratories and is used to structure your work in an efficient way. You will play an important role to support Research & Development and Production teams in analysing raw material and intermediate product quality and characteristics, collaborating with Northvolt Supply Chain, R&D and Production teams.In general, you have a long experience in quality control, analytical instruments and laboratory work and work independently with a good sense of responsibility and commitment. Specifically, you have a deep understanding of working and cooperating cross-functionally in a multicultural environment with Supply Chain/Procurement, R&D, Quality and Production. You will be based at the facility in Västerås with part-time at the project office in Stockholm.The candidate should be analytical and logical with an ability to identify opportunities and improvements to drive increased quality through data driven approaches. The candidate should have strong technical abilities in order to succeed in this role.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:Start-up of first analytical methods and instrumentsDevelop and document analytical methods and procedures for analysing and characterising new raw materials and product intermediates together with R&DRun analytical testing on a range of instruments and report data/resultsSpecific expertise in XRD, Dynamic light scattering, ICP-OES, AAS, SEM/EDX, BET, contact angle measurement and titrationDevelop and propose new analytical methodsExecute the Quality Control and testing plan of raw materials and product intermediatesMaintain the analytical instruments to a high standardWork across many parts of the organisation, collaborating with R&D technical team, Process engineering, Supply Chain, IT & automation.The person we are looking for is a team player, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden. Our organisation requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Analytical Chemist is vital to Northvolt customer satisfaction, the success of Northvolt and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.Full time employment, fixed salary. Visa mindre

Northvolt has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our bold project team to play a key role in analysing and evaluating the raw materials and intermediate products for Northvolt production and develipment of Li-ion cells.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in establishing the Quality Control laboratory of the first large scale European factory for Li-ion cells. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society. We are continuously building a team of experienced Analytical Chemists and great leaders with industry background.
You will be in charge of developing, defining and implementing the analytical methods for analysing material and intermediates for Research & Development and Production, reporting to the Quality Control Manager. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing quality standards, procedures and documentation associated with the analytical and laboratory work including running the analyses using a range of analytical instruments. You will also be responsible for reviewing quality of new raw material sources and work with the R&D team to evaluate and compare material and product quality.
The Analytical Chemist will be an expert in analytical methods and instruments which includes deep knowledge in handling of instruments, interpretation of results and reporting. You have extensive experience from working in analytical laboratories and is used to structure your work in an efficient way. You will play an important role to support Research & Development and Production teams in analysing raw material and intermediate product quality and characteristics, collaborating with Northvolt Supply Chain, R&D and Production teams.
In general, you have a long experience in quality control, analytical instruments and laboratory work and work independently with a good sense of responsibility and commitment. Specifically, you have a deep understanding of working and cooperating cross-functionally in a multicultural environment with Supply Chain/Procurement, R&D, Quality and Production. You will be based at the facility in Västerås with part-time at the project office in Stockholm.
The candidate should be analytical and logical with an ability to identify opportunities and improvements to drive increased quality through data driven approaches. The candidate should have strong technical abilities in order to succeed in this role.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· 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.
The person we are looking for is a team player, curious and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden. Our organisation requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Analytical Chemist is vital to Northvolt customer satisfaction, the success of Northvolt and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.
Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary. Visa mindre