Laboratory Technician at Hydroscand

Become a Key Player in Hydroscand's Lab in Älvsjö! We are now seeking Hydroscand's next Lab Technician who is a structured, driven, and proactive individual with a genuine technical interest. Do you enjoy taking significant personal responsibility for planning, structuring, and executing your work? Do you have an aptitude for mechanics, hydraulics, and troubleshooting? Then you might be the one we're looking for! Apply today – selection is ongoing. ABOUT THE POSITION Hydroscand's lab is a central support function for the entire organization and currently consists of two other employees. We are now seeking a third Lab Technician to join Hydroscand's lab team. The team is part of the larger Technical Innovation & Services department. In this role, you will take on the important responsibility of analyzing, testing, and preparing materials and prototypes, with a specific focus on hoses and related equipment. Your expertise is crucial as you will function as a central link throughout Hydroscand's operations, including product owners and their internal branches. The role requires independence and planning. You will conduct daily planning to manage material retrieval and prioritize incoming cases while coordinating access to lab equipment and machines. The role will also involve practical and mechanical work such as assembling hoses and troubleshooting/maintaining lab equipment as needed, for example by replacing components. Hydroscand offers: - Security, Hydroscand is a secure and stable employer. Collective agreements and occupational pensions are a matter of course. They are also ISO-certified in Sweden, which means they must meet high standards. - Development, Hydroscand is committed to your growth and therefore offers employees training and career opportunities within the company. - Care, Hydroscand takes care of its employees through both occupational health services and wellness contributions to promote a safe, ergonomic, and pleasant work environment. TASKS Main responsibilities will include: * Performing test activities according to plan, measuring samples, and writing documentation/test reports. * Working in the lab in compliance with relevant safety issues and procedures. * Supporting Technical Innovation & Services and cross-functional lab activities. * Managing, analyzing, and administering complaints and field qualities. * Acting as backup to the regular complaints and lab manager. * Managing complaint inventory by inventorying, cleaning, and updating ERP systems. * Researching and developing role/tools/processes/methods. * The role will include other ad hoc activities within Hydroscand. WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO: - Have a university or higher education in a relevant field, such as mechanics. Work experience can compensate for lack of formal education. - Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. If you have been a mechanic or service technician with knowledge of hydraulics, you may also be the one we're seeking. - Have good IT skills to read and understand technical documentation. - Are proficient in Microsoft Office 365. - Can read and understand standards such as ISO/EN/SS. - Have very good verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities: You have a sense of taking initiative, being self-driven, and able to work cross-functionally in teams. Your ability to be both problem-solving and detail-oriented will be key to success, along with being communicative, precise, and structured. You need to have a very good technical and analytical ability, including understanding how technical systems work and how to analyze them. Our Recruitment Process This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work. We apply ongoing selection and will remove the advertisement when sufficient candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested when applying. We do not use a cover letter as a selection method, so it does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. These tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process. NOTE: Prior to employment, you will undergo a background check and credit check. COMPANY INFORMATION Hydroscand is a Swedish family business that has grown significantly over the past 50 years, both within Sweden's borders and globally. Since its founding in 1969, the company has grown into a global group and now has operations in 20+ countries with approximately 1,650 employees in the group.