Laboratory Engineer / Chemist to R&D

We offer a position in our chemical and process laboratory in a team of skilled and enthusiastic engineers and chemists. Together, we develop the chemical innovations of tomorrow that enables a sustainable welfare.

About the job

The main responsibility for R&D is to contribute to the innovation process, comprising application, product and process development, within the Perstorp Group and also to support business in all types of customer relations. It is an exciting time with many interesting and challenging projects in the pipeline.

The department Chemical and Process Development is responsible for product and process development from the initial ideation screening phase to up-scaling. There are about 10 colleagues in the group with a wide range of expertise. We handle preparative organic chemistry, but also high-pressure facilities e.g. for hydrogenation, oxidation and hydroformylation. In addition, we also do upscaling and piloting to support both internal and external clients. The group leads and takes part in development work for new and existing products working with other departments within Innovation as well as the Technology departments.

As a Laboratory Engineer or Development Chemist you will work in our team and play a major role in ensuring the delivery of our objectives. Although we have a global span and presence, we are considered a small to mid-sized company. This means you are never anonymous - what you do really counts. You will have the opportunity to influence and contribute. And if this is not enough - you will be surrounded by friendly, supportive and engaged colleagues.

Your main assignments will be:

- To participate and contribute in process and product development projects.
- Plan and perform laboratory tasks such as different synthesis and processing techniques.
- Participate in and support the technological development of the department regarding different unit operations such as distillation, crystallization, synthesis, extraction, ion exchange, and various up-scaling tasks.
- Work tasks might contain high complexity and require good planning, interaction and coordination with colleagues from other departments, though there is always room for learning.


Who are you?

- Technical/chemistry education on minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent.
- Good chemical knowledge and experience of practical operation of different synthesis and processing techniques.
- R&D is a project-oriented organization and familiarity to project driven work is acknowledged.
- Spoken and written English is required.


To be successful in this position you should be self-reliant but with good collaboration skills. In some parts of your job you will be working individually but in larger projects there are many people you will interact with. You also need to have a strong drive and ability to take initiatives.

Additional information

This is a permanent employment located at Perstorp R&D Centre in Perstorp, Sweden.

For more information about the position contact: Magnus Johnson, +46435788649.

We offer a position in our chemical and process laboratory in a team of skilled and enthusiastic engineers and chemists. Together, we develop the chemical innovations of tomorrow that enables a sustainable welfare.