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About us

Syvab AB owns and operates Himmerfjärdsverket – one of Sweden's largest wastewater treatment plants, beautifully located by the Baltic Sea in southern Botkyrka. Every day, we treat wastewater from approximately 350,000 people in southwestern Stockholm.

Our mission is clear: to protect the Baltic Sea and contribute to a more sustainable society. Therefore, we continuously invest in new technology and development projects. We are currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation, including membrane filtration and cascade nitrogen removal. The new facility will be fully operational by 2027 and will meet both increased loads and stricter future treatment requirements.

Environment and sustainability permeate everything we do. In addition to treating water, we manage our by-products and refine them into biogas and biofertilizer. At Syvab, we are about 70 dedicated employees working together for the next generation.

Do you want a meaningful job where your skills make a real difference? We are now looking for a project-employed laboratory engineer.

About the role

The role is a project-employed laboratory engineer for our operations laboratory within the Process and Development department. The current laboratory staff need to spend more time on development projects for a while and therefore need to be relieved of daily tasks. The laboratory staff collect samples from various locations in the plant and in the process to monitor that the wastewater treatment is functioning as it should.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Daily laboratory work as well as work with investigations, improvements, and participation in projects and campaigns:
• Collection and analysis of wastewater, sludge, and substrates from sampling points
• Preservation of samples
• Send samples for analysis at an accredited laboratory
• Collection of samples from the tunnel system
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is maintained according to plan
• Input results into the lab data system
• Dialogue with suppliers and external parties as needed
• Order consumables
• Develop and improve laboratory operations
• Participate in laboratory trials, such as denitrification trials
• Work according to applicable routines for good quality of work and for a safe working environment
• Dialogue and collaboration with process engineers, operations and instrumentation technicians.
• Contribute with your expertise and perspective in internal projects as needed
• Participate in our systematic work environment efforts

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant university degree, preferably in chemistry, biology, or similar with courses in water and wastewater
• Good ability to express yourself well in both Swedish and English, in speech and writing
• Driving license B is an advantage

Desired qualifications and characteristics

To thrive in this role, you should be a communicative and proactive person who enjoys collaborating with others. You have a knack for planning and working in a structured manner while being flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability in this recruitment process.

Other information

In addition to these exciting tasks, skilled colleagues, and a very good work environment, you will also be offered good employment benefits such as a gym on-site, professional development, wellness grants, wellness hours, and good flexible working conditions.

Background and health checks will be conducted on the final candidate.

Applications should be emailed along with a CV, references, and salary expectations to [email protected] no later than February 27, 2026. Applications are processed continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so do not wait to apply.