Summer Temporary Laboratory Assistants Wanted in Umeå

We are looking for summer temporary laboratory assistants for our departments in Umeå. If you are interested in working during some of the weeks 23-35, we welcome you to submit your application.

Do you want to contribute to an improved environmental situation and a long-term sustainable society? Do you want to work alongside dedicated, competent, and engaged colleagues with high standards for safety, quality, and integrity? Do you want to belong to a company that is world-leading in the fields of inspection, verification, sampling, and certification?

Positions and Requirements

For all our positions, you must be at least 18 years old according to our accreditation requirements, as the work is performed in a hazardous work environment involving chemicals. You must also be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written, as our safety regulations are written in Swedish. We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who is structured, meticulous, and can be flexible in your tasks.

We would like you to be available for an introduction before the summer, but we are flexible regarding the timing based on your circumstances.

Microbiology Laboratory Assistants

To work with us, you need to have a natural science high school diploma or laboratory experience. It is an advantage if you have studied or are studying biology at the college or university level. Evening/night shifts may occur.

Chemistry Laboratory Assistants

To work with us, you need to have a natural science high school diploma or laboratory experience. It is an advantage if you have studied or are studying chemistry at the college or university level. Evening/night shifts may occur.

Our Offer

At SGS, you will work alongside dedicated, competent, and engaged colleagues with high standards for safety and quality. We operate based on the LEAN concept, which allows for short decision-making paths and a strong drive for change in all parts of the organization.

Do you want to help create "A better, safer and more interconnected world"? At SGS, we truly make a difference! SGS contributes to an improved environmental situation and a long-term sustainable society. Welcome to an organization that contributes to a healthier world!

Contact Person

If you want to know more about the position, please contact:

For inquiries about positions in the microbiology department, contact Charlotta Jacobsson, Head of Microbiology Department, Phone: 090 - 71 16 79.

For inquiries about positions in the chemistry department, contact Sasha Miladinovic, Laboratory Manager, Phone: 076 527 41 77.

How and When?

We welcome your application, including a brief description of yourself in Swedish, why you are applying for the position, and a CV, by March 1st at the latest. We will conduct ongoing interviews during the application period. You can apply by clicking the “apply” button below.

SGS is a world leader in the TIC sector (testing, inspection, and certification) and has over 98,000 employees worldwide. SGS operates in 11 industries and throughout supply chains by providing specialized business solutions that improve quality, safety, and productivity while reducing risks. Our network of over 2,650 offices and laboratories helps customers navigate an increasingly regulated world by offering local expertise on a global scale.

In the Nordics, we are present in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, with our headquarters in Linköping, where most of the overarching Nordic functions are located. We operate in 5 business areas: Health and Nutrition, Industry and Environment, Connectivity and Products, Natural Resources, and Business Assurance.

SGS Analytics Sweden AB is a Swedish company within the SGS Group. In Sweden, SGS has its headquarters and laboratory in Linköping, as well as operations in Gothenburg, Malmö, Karlstad, Nymölla, and Umeå. Our largest business areas are Industries and Environmental (I&E) and Health and Nutrition (H&N). We are accredited according to (SS-EN ISO/IEC 17025) for quality and certified for the environment (SS-EN ISO 14001). This means that we are quality assured and take our environmental responsibility seriously. This is important for our operations, our customers, and the environment.