Development Chemist – with expert competence in PFAS at ALS Danderyd

ALS Scandinavia AB is a company within ALS Group, one of the world's largest contract laboratories for chemical analysis. In the Nordic region, we have approximately 420 employees across ALS with laboratories in Sweden; Luleå, Stockholm, Landskrona, Denmark; Humlebæk, Odense as well as in Oslo and Helsinki. In Stockholm (Danderyd), we operate a laboratory focused on analyses with short turnaround times. This primarily involves organic compounds, metals, and physicochemical parameters in soil and water. Learn more at www.alsglobal.se We are strengthening our Nordic development team Are you an experienced chemist with deep expertise in PFAS and a strong drive to develop analytical operations in a Nordic environment? We are now seeking a PFAS specialist for a key role with responsibility for method development, quality assurance, and technical development within the PFAS field. This is a strategically important role for our continued investment in PFAS, where you will have the opportunity to combine specialized knowledge and development work in an operation with high quality requirements, advanced laboratory environment, and strong customer focus. About the position As a Development Chemist within PFAS, you will be a technical key person in our regional development team. The role involves close collaboration with laboratories in the Nordic region and an important responsibility for developing and strengthening our PFAS operations. The role combines strategic development work with practical laboratory work, including instrument operation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. The role entails significant independent responsibility and excellent opportunities to influence method selection, technical direction, and approaches within the PFAS field. You will be responsible for: developing, optimizing, and implementing robust PFAS methods with a focus on advanced applications within LC-MS/MS streamlining analysis workflows and production processes through automation and improved control systems driving technical improvement projects between laboratories in the Nordic region and ensuring harmonized working methods identifying and implementing global best practice within PFAS You will primarily lead method development, validation, and verification of PFAS analysis methods using LC-MS/MS technology at our Danderyd laboratory. The role also includes preparing instructions, training colleagues, and contributing to competence development within the operation. You will also provide support to local PFAS coordinators and other staff in PFAS analyses as well as some technical advice and consultation to customers, both internally and externally. We are an accredited laboratory according to ISO 17025 and offer our customers short turnaround times. This means that work must be performed efficiently, systematically, and with high quality. The role also includes responsibility for working in accordance with applicable HSE, safety, and environmental requirements as well as contributing to safe and sustainable laboratory work. Qualifications We are looking for someone with an academic education at master's level in analytical chemistry, with several years of experience in PFAS analysis. You have: documented experience with PFAS analysis using LC-MS/MS familiarity with method validation according to ISO 17025 experience with technical improvements and process optimization as well as project management strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills To thrive with the tasks, you should be analytical, structured, and quality-conscious, as well as capable of independently driving method development work from idea to implementation. The role also involves travel within the Nordic region, which requires that you are comfortable in a regional and collaborative environment. It is important that you have a good command of Swedish and English, both written and spoken, as well as experience in consulting. Working hours Working time is 37.5 hours per week during daytime hours (Monday – Friday) What ALS offers We offer a good community in an exciting environment with advanced technology and expertise. We also offer the opportunity to have an impact and develop in an international company with a focus on good values, responsibility, and the desire to succeed. We also offer benefits such as wellness allowance and the opportunity for wellness time during working hours. The position is a permanent full-time employment with a 6-month probation period. Interested? Send your application containing CV and cover letter no later than October 31, 2026 We will conduct interviews continuously during the application period. The position may be filled before the application deadline. For further information regarding the position, contact Niina Veuro Laboratory Manager Danderyd, [email protected] Trade union representative Unionen: Christine Eriksson, [email protected]