Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to addressing one of the most important environmental and health-related societal issues of our time?

At Eurofins, you will play a key role in our PFAS laboratory, where high-quality scientific analyses contribute to increased knowledge, safety, and sustainability in society. You will lead and develop an engaged team in a rapidly growing operation where both people and working methods are in focus.

Who are we?

We may not be well known to you, but everything we do has a positive impact on your life, your health, and the environment. We analyze the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the medicines you need - we work to ensure your safety, we call it Testing for Life. Eurofins is a global leader in analytical services with 65,000 employees worldwide. Did you know that in Sweden we are nearly 650 employees? We have about 50 different roles, including lab engineers, software developers, environmental scientists, and customer support staff. Together, we work based on our core values: Our Customer, Quality, Professional Pride Together and Professionalism & Sustainability.

What you will do with us

In the role of Production Business Unit Manager, you will lead a rapidly growing operation in PFAS analysis – a field that is crucial for addressing a growing societal problem related to environment and health. You will be responsible for a team of about 25 employees working with laboratory analyses and related processes, from method execution to quality assurance of analysis results and customer contacts. The operation is knowledge-intensive and characterized by high demands for quality, precision, and continuous development in a dynamic and changing environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the daily laboratory operations in our PFAS laboratory
• Ensuring staffing, competence, and resource utilization with high quality and delivery reliability
• Monitoring relevant key performance indicators and driving continuous improvements in working methods and capacity
• Being a present and coaching leader who develops both individuals and teams
• Ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable working environment in the laboratory
• Contributing to strategic initiatives related to growth, method development, and capacity building in PFAS

What do we offer you?

• A secure workplace with collective agreements and pension solutions.
• Two extra vacation days and flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development within Eurofins, where we value your personal growth.
• A meaningful work environment where you contribute to making the world a little better every day.
• Relocation bonus of 15,000 SEK if you move more than 80 km to work with us.

Read more about the benefits we offer on our career page.

We are proud to operate in Lidköping, which has been named one of this year's super municipalities again in 2025. Lidköping stands out due to its good childcare and labor market, as well as a vibrant cultural life and excellent recreational opportunities. Want to learn more? Visit lidkoping.se.

Who are you as a candidate?

We are looking for a clear, communicative, and structured leader with a strong ability to combine operational management with an understanding of scientific processes and a strong customer engagement. You have an academic background in chemistry, natural sciences, or engineering, which is an important foundation for success in this role.

You are curious about leading operations and production in a knowledge-intensive environment and thrive in a coaching leadership style where you develop both people and working methods. You are solution-oriented, continuously working on improvements, and have a business-oriented perspective on operations.

You are comfortable with change, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated to lead a growing operation. Experience in driving development through technical solutions, such as automation or AI, is a plus.

As we are part of an international group, you are expected to be proficient in both Swedish and English, spoken and written.

Practical information

We are recruiting on an ongoing basis, but due to the holiday season, the interview process will begin in January 2026. However, do not hesitate to apply for the position today, but no later than January 11! We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Applications submitted in other ways will not be included in the recruitment process.

The position is full-time, permanent employment with a probationary period. Working hours: Daytime, with staggered working hours possible. Monthly salary and start date according to agreement.

For questions about the position, please contact: Helena Olsman, Business Unit Manager, [email protected]

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Hanna Ström, HR Manager, [email protected]