Laboratory engineer Physical testing

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through innovation and precision? We are seeking a dedicated Lab Engineer in Physical Testing to join a leading MedTech company based in the Gothenburg area. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting cutting-edge product and material development by delivering high-quality laboratory test data, insightful analysis, and robust statistical evaluations. Your work will directly contribute to the creation and improvement of medical technologies that make a real difference in patients' lives.

About the job:

In this position you will be part of a dynamic and skilled laboratory team. You will work together with colleagues from different R&D disciplines to deliver the product development milestones in innovation projects. You will be responsible for planning and performing your assigned laboratory deliverables in different projects. Relevant test areas are physical testing, including analysis of adhesion and fluid handling properties in wound care products.

You are curious to learn new areas and techniques. You have also a flexible mindset and are able to adapt to a dynamic environment with short lead times.

This is a 2-years consultancy assignment within Randstad Life Sciences, offering a competitive salary, benefits, and a collective agreement.

Apply before May 20th, 2025. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. The start date will be agreed upon jointly. For more information, please contact: Meriem Echbarthi, PhD at: meriem.echbarthi@randstad.se

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks in product development and change projects.  
• Perform and plan tests in line with agreed plans. 
• Give recommendations in choice of test methods. 
• Accountable for execution of methods and delivery of accurate data in the lab. 
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient ways of working in the lab. 
• To secure compliance within assigned area. 
• Identify recommendations for purchase of lab test equipment. 
• Identify method development needs. 
• Maintain laboratory test methods and knowledge sharing. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably within physics, material, biomedical or equivalent 
• Relevant laboratory work experience.
• Fully trained according to Lab Engineer and assigned roles according to training Matrix.  
• Knowledge in working with development and validation of test methods and instruments.
• Basic understanding of Global Regulatory Requirements and standards related to medical device. 
• Basic understanding in Design control.  
• Technical competence in laboratory methods.
• Fluent English written and spoken.  
• Communication skills. 

About the company

Randstad

At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.

With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.