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Do you want to work in a group with a good team spirit and strong support from your manager and colleagues? Are you passionate about working for a better environment and a long-term sustainable society? Then the position of Laboratory Technician in the Metals Department might be for you!

About the position

At SGS, we analyze environmental samples to protect public health. We determine if there are heavy metals in drinking water, cyanide in the soil, or dioxins in pike.

The Metals Department consists of twelve laboratory technicians with diverse backgrounds. We work closely together on the department's various tasks and help each other where needed; "the team before the individual" is the motto we work by. We analyze solid materials and water samples, primarily using ICP-MS and ICP-OES. We have a cleanroom area where we process and analyze the lowest levels of metals. The positions are two fixed-term employment contracts from August 2026 to June 2027, scheduled during daytime Monday-Friday. Weekend work may occur when needed.

Your profile

You enjoy collaborating with others and show interest and understanding for other people, but you can also work independently and have your own drive. You have good decision-making skills and take responsibility for your tasks. You can take initiative and actively seek improvements in your work. You follow instructions well and work according to the company's guidelines. You are calm under pressure and can work structured and efficiently even with a high workload. You are good at planning and structuring your work and enjoy working within set timeframes. You have good self-awareness and can handle constructive criticism. You believe it is important to meet customer requirements and needs and are quality-conscious in your work.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, as our safety regulations are written in Swedish.
• Science-based high school diploma or equivalent experience
• Office package and IT proficiency

Merits

• University education in a natural science field
• Spoken and written English
• Work experience from laboratories, industry, production, warehousing, or equivalent

Our offer

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

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

How and when?

The positions are two fixed-term employment contracts from August 2026 to June 2027, scheduled during daytime Monday-Friday. Start date: August 2026.

Contact person

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

Hiring Manager Johanna Malmborg, email: [email protected] (we do not accept applications via email, only through our recruitment system).

We welcome your application, including a short description of yourself in Swedish, why you are applying for the position, and a CV, by June 7, 2026. You 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 the entire supply chain 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 Nordic region, we are present in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, with our headquarters in Linköping, where most 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) regarding quality and certified for the environment (SS-EN ISO 14001). This means we are quality-assured and take our environmental responsibility. It is important for our operations, our customers, and the environment.