Product Safety Specialist
About this role
Do you want to help develop safe and sustainable products that improve everyday well-being for millions of people? At Essity, our ambition is to raise health and hygiene standards worldwide. Join our Product Safety team and contribute to meaningful innovation in a global company, where you'll have the opportunity to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of well-being.
About the Role
We are looking for a Product Safety Specialist who will ensure safe and sustainable consumer products and will be a part of the Global General Product safety team that will perform product safety assessments, chemical and material assessments.
This position is based in Gothenburg and reports to the Global Product Safety Manager.
What You Will Do
Perform product safety assessments on products and materials and communicate the results to internal and external stakeholders for the assigned product areas are e.g. baby diapers, feminine towels and liners, tampons, menstrual cups, incontinence products.
Conduct toxicological evaluations and risk assessments of materials and finished products.
Collect, review, and evaluate supplier documentation, certifications, test results, and analytical data.
Collaborate with Suppliers, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement and Business teams
Provide product safety expertise in strategic and operational development projects
Ensure products comply with relevant safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
Monitor developments in product safety, toxicology, and compliance, and share knowledge across the organization.
Support continuous improvement of product safety processes and practices.
Who You Are
You are curious, adaptable, and eager to grow within product safety. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, global environment and collaborating with people across different functions. You take ownership of your work and have a structured and proactive approach to driving improvements and delivering results. You are an effective communicator who can build relationships, facilitate collaboration, and convey complex information in a clear and engaging manner. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
University degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or another relevant scientific field.
Experience working within product safety or material science or a related area.
Knowledge of toxicology is an advantage
Experience working in a complex matrix organization is an advantage as well as working with SAP EHS/PLM
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Application
Interested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply online today. Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail.
As we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us
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Application End Date:
01 sep. 2026Job Requisition ID:
Essity263700Company at a glance
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2025, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 138bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
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