Manager, Lab Support

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team that supports the Innovation Center through activities such as procurement, quality control, workshop coordination, warehousing, and chemical management. You will play a key role in ensuring that the center operates efficiently while meeting sustainability goals.

You will collaborate closely with your team to develop and improve structured processes that optimize support and testing activities, with sustainability as a central focus.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and guide your team to deliver high-quality support for testing activities.

• Ensure center equipment, chemical handling, and facilities meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

• Collaborate with your team to create and improve workflows and structured processes aligned with organizational goals.

• Oversee resource allocation, including people, equipment, materials, and chemicals, to support project needs.

• Work closely with different R&D teams to integrate testing into product development.

• Ensure safe and sustainable practices, including responsible chemical management, are

• implemented across all center activities.

Who you are

You are an inspiring and structured leader with a strong technical foundation and experience from Maintenance/Manufacturing environments. You foster collaboration and build a positive, supportive team culture. You listen actively, understand the bigger picture, and value structured ways of working.

You thrive in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, change management, and strong interpersonal relationships are key. With your balance of leadership and technical insight, you contribute to developing efficient, safe, and sustainable center operations.

You are analytical, solution-oriented, and passionate about sustainability, ensuring your work contributes to long-term responsible practices.

What you know

As the ideal candidate, you bring:

• Proven leadership experience, preferably within Maintenance/ Production environments.

• Strong technical understanding of utilities and technical environments

• Experience or knowledge in chemical handling and safety regulations.

• Strong interpersonal and change management skills.

• Ability to develop and implement structured and efficient processes.

• A holistic mindset with strong problem-solving skills

What’s in it for you?

You will join a team of highly competent and motivated colleagues, working in a technically challenging and dynamic environment.

Alfa Laval products are diverse, with a presence in industries such as Life Science, Food & Pharma, and marine applications.

For more information, please contact

Jwan Zengana, Manager Innovation Lab, [email protected]

Regina García Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]

Union information

Axel Scharing, Akademikerna, [email protected]

Anders Jansson, Unionen, [email protected]

We review applications continually so please send in yours as soon as possible and not later than June 25th, 2026.

Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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