We are looking for an Analytical Chemist in Västerås
On behalf of the client, we are looking for an analytical chemist to join the client's Quality Control team in Västerås for a 6 months assignment.
As Analytical Chemist, you will primarily be responsible to lead the development and validation of characterisation methods for a group of raw materials and intermediate products utilised/produced in various battery cell production lines. With your analytical expertise, you will also have the chance to participate regularly in production investigations, failure analysis activities as well as work closely with R&D teams to support with the inspections of next-generation battery materials and upcoming battery cell formats. The client is looking for someone that enjoys working in the laboratory, has a hands-on approach to their tasks as well as can effectively collaborate across group boundaries to find answers and solutions to problems.
Tasks
⢠Drive the development, validation and implementation of new analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
⢠Responsible for developing quality standards, procedures and documentation associated with the analytical and laboratory work.
⢠Run analytical testing on a range of instruments including interpretating, reviewing and reporting data/results to internal customers.
⢠Responsible to maintain a set of analytical instruments to a high standard, train and share knowledge on instruments and methods with other team members.
⢠Drive operational excellence by being a key player in day-to-day problem solving and process improvement exercises.
⢠Understand and internalize QA/QC principles in everyday functions.
⢠Contribute to 8D production investigations as well as the characterisation of next generation battery materials.
⢠Work across many parts of the organisation, collaborating with production technology, production quality, supplier/customer quality and R&D teams.
⢠Work with external suppliers, institutes and academic organizations as well as customers.
Requirements
⢠PhD (or MSc with 5+ years of experience in a laboratory) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Natural Sciences or Engineering.
⢠2+ years of experience in R&D, quality control or an analytical laboratory in a relevant industry, e.g. Li-ion battery materials, polymers, inorganic materials, pharmaceutical, food or paper industries
⢠Experience in analytical chemistry
⢠Proven track record of performing method development and validation projects in a laboratory environment.
⢠Hands-on expertise in the following analytical techniques GC-MS, IC, ICP-MS.
⢠Knowledgeable in quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM as well as Lean and six sigma.
⢠Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology
⢠Excellent English written and oral skills
Nice to have
⢠Experience in polymer chemistry or battery materials (binder, graphite, silicon) is a plus.
Scope
Full time
Language
English
Location
Västerås
Experience level
2 years
Period
2023-07-03 - 2024-01-31
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