Vacant job

Do you want to work with quality assurance of both existing and new products as well as incoming raw materials? Swedish Match is now looking for a Lab Analyst for our quality department in Gothenburg. With us, you will have the opportunity to use modern technology and efficient processes to analyze and release products from our production facilities. We value a stimulating and developing work environment where you are an important part of an engaged team.

About the position

You will be one of six employees in the QC lab and will work evening shifts. The position includes both quality controls and test runs in production.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nicotine analyses using UPLC technology.
• Perform daily checks of finished mixtures and finished products (pH, moisture, aW analyses) and label checks against specifications.
• Participate in product tests and conduct product audits.
• Analyze and report back to production in case of deviations.
• Assess and evaluate data from daily analyses.
• Proactively work to develop work methods and analysis routines.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in natural sciences or equivalent acquired knowledge.
• 2-3 years of practical laboratory experience.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with digital systems, e.g., LIMS and MS365.
• Structured and meticulous working style.

Desirable

• Education as a biomedical analyst or engineering degree with a focus on chemistry.
• Professional experience with UPLC.
• Experience from accredited operations.
• Experience from the food industry.

About Swedish Match

Swedish Match develops, manufactures, and sells quality products under market-leading brands in smoke-free products, cigars, and lighting products. Production takes place in seven countries, with sales being largest in the USA and Scandinavia. Since November 2022, Swedish Match has been a subsidiary of Philip Morris International.

With a flexible, innovative, and sustainable approach, we work to have the right strategy, people, skills, products, and structure in place. All to quickly meet changing market conditions.

Read more at www.swedishmatch.com

Other

• Start date according to agreement
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time, evening shift Mon – Thurs 14.00 - 22.30 Fri 12.00 – 20.00 with flexible hours
• Location: Gothenburg
• Application deadline: 15/2 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, our final candidates undergo a background check to increase knowledge about our employees. Conducting selection tests is also a requirement to proceed in the recruitment process.