At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are now looking for a Microbiology Expert to join our Central Microbiology team. The position is based in Lund as part of a team located both in Sweden and Germany. In this role, you will be responsible for activities in the field of Microbiological Food Safety & Quality. The job requires academical background as you will operate on complex scientific topics, share your expertise and provide support to relevant stakeholders such us development projects.

What you will do

Drive Technology Know How activities and contribute to Product Development projects.

Management of our test organism supply. Test organisms (mainly bacterial spores) are used in the verification & validation of sterilization processes of aseptic filling machines. In connection to this role, you will be expected to:

Build and maintain knowledge concerning test organisms.

Secure availability of relevant test organisms.

Assess test organism resistance towards various inactivation technologies.

Provide expertise on appropriate test organism based on the inactivation technology.

Update and develop methods for spore production and resistance measurements.

Secure and develop microbiological capabilities.

Technology/Methodology Scouting.

We believe you have

As a person, you use analytical and strategic thinking for systematic approaches in a high-quality and goal-oriented manner. You are a creative, decisive and reliable person able to naturally cross borders between departments or (scientific) disciplines. You are excellent at planning and wish to take responsibility. You learn quickly when facing new problems and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Furthermore, you are integrative and have a team-oriented personality.

You have a degree within Microbiology, Biotechnology or similar and at least 5 years of work experience within the field. You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

We Offer You

A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape

A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results

An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion

Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 2025.02.16.

To know more about the position contact hiring manager, Nikoleta Zeaki at nikoleta.zeaki@tetrapak.com

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Nikolett Takacs at +36300183908.

For trade union information, contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.