Thesis project at Eurofins!

About the company

Company Description Are you approaching your thesis in chemistry or a related field? By doing your thesis at Eurofins and in the area of PFAS, you will become part of our exciting journey towards a more sustainable world!

Who are we? We may not be so well known to you, but everything we do has a positive impact on your life, your health, and the environment. We analyze the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the medicines you need - we work so that you can feel safe; we call it Testing for Life. Eurofins is a global leader in analytical services with 65,000 employees around the world. Did you know that in Sweden we are close to 650 employees? With us, there are about 50 different roles, including lab engineers, system developers, environmental scientists, and customer support employees. Together, we work based on our core values: Our Customer, Quality, Professional Pride together as well as Professionalism & Sustainability.

Your tasks

What does the thesis project involve? Eurofins PFAS Competence Centre in Lidköping now offers the opportunity to carry out a thesis project of 15 or 30 university credits in chemistry or a related subject area. The work will be focused on analytical method development with LC-MS/MS. It may include evaluation of different sample preparation methods and varying sample matrices. The exact content of the thesis will be designed in dialogue with you as a student and the university based on current development needs and your background.

With us, you get the chance to deepen your knowledge in an exciting and future-oriented field while building experience from one of the world's leading laboratories. Through close collaboration with our experts, you will have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that can affect both the business and society at large.

Requirements

Who are you as an applicant? To succeed with the thesis project, you should have completed courses in analytical chemistry at the undergraduate level; studies in analytical chemistry at the advanced level are considered meritorious.

We are looking for you studying at the bachelor's or master's level in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific field. You have an interest in analytical method development and laboratory work, preferably with basic knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry. Experience of or interest in LC-MS/MS is meritorious. You are thorough, analytical, and curious, with a desire to contribute to the development of methods. You are proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

You are analytical, curious, and enjoy investigating complex challenges from both a business and organizational perspective.

How to apply

We conduct ongoing selection, and the position can therefore be filled before the application period expires, so apply today! We only accept applications via our candidate system. Applications in any other way will not be included in the process.

For questions about the thesis project, you are welcome to contact: helena.olsman@ftn.eurofins.com

For questions about the application process, you are welcome to contact: hr@sc.eurofinseu.com

Other

Additional information *Thesis level: Thesis at bachelor's or master's level Number of students: 1-2 Location: Eurofins Food & Feed, Lidköping (on-site) Language: English (mandatory), Swedish is meritorious Term: Spring 2027 Last application date:** December 11, 2026

Doing a thesis for us usually means being on-site in our laboratory. This provides a better understanding of the skills and also provides the opportunity to get to know the organization better. A close relationship leads to a more rewarding thesis for everyone. The work takes place during the day, weekdays.

We do not cover travel, accommodation, or other expenses related to the thesis project with us. When you have completed the thesis according to the plan established by your supervisor and have had it approved by your university, you will have the opportunity, as a thank you for a well-performed piece of work, to receive a stipend from us.