Analytical Chemist

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Analytical Chemist.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and executing analytical methodologies, conducting detailed chemical and material characterization, interpreting complex data sets, and ensuring the quality, consistency, performance, and safety of energetic formulations.

        Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Conduct qualitativeandquantitativetestingofenergeticmaterials,rawmaterials,intermediates,andfinishedproducts,interpretinganalyticaldatatosupportproductperformance,qualification,andcertificationactivities.

• Develop,optimize,validate,anddocumentanalyticalmethods,procedures,andlaboratoryprotocolstoensureaccurate,reliable,andcomplianttestingprocesses.

• Operate,maintain,troubleshoot,calibrate,andqualifyanalyticalinstrumentation,whilecoordinatingpreventivemaintenanceandlaboratorycapabilityimprovements.

• Supportresearchanddevelopmentinitiativesbydesigningexperiments,characterizingnewformulations,participatingintechnicalreviews,andhelpingscalelaboratoryfindingsintomanufacturingprocesses.

• Ensurecompliancewithlaboratorysafety,quality,andregulatoryrequirementswhilepromotingcontinuousimprovementinanalyticalcapabilities,dataquality,andoperationalefficiency.

     If you have/are:

• PhDinChemistry,preferablywithafocusinAnalyticalChemistry;professionalchemistrysocietyaccreditationsareaplus.

• 2–10yearsoflaboratoryexperiencewithstrongknowledgeofchemicalhandlingpracticesandadherencetosafetyprotocols.

• ExperiencewithanalyticalcharacterizationtechniquessuchasDSC,TGA,TMA,XRD,FTIR,ionchromatography,gaschromatography,ICP,calorimetry,particlesizeanalysis,andothermaterialscharacterizationmethods.

• Stronganalytical,datainterpretation,andproblem-solvingskills,withexperienceinstatisticalDesignofExperiments(DOE)considereddesirable.

• Abilitytoworksafelywithenergeticmaterials,traveloccasionally,supportextendedorweekendhoursasneeded,andmaintainlong-termU.S.workauthorizationwithoutsponsorship.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

                              More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.