Laboratory Assistant - Material Science & Analysis

Academic Work Sweden AB; Sundsvalls kommun; On-site; SEK 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Long-term employment opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Academic Work Sweden AB is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Sundsvalls kommun to perform quality control analyses in an innovative company. The role involves working closely with a collaborative team while ensuring the high quality of ceramic materials.

Qualified candidates will have a technical education at high school level and practical laboratory experience. The position offers opportunities for development within a stable employer in a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Have practical laboratory experience, preferably in a materials, physics or chemistry laboratory.
• Have good computer and IT skills.
• Have excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine quality control analyses of ceramic powders.
• Documenting and reporting analytical results in the company's systems.
• Conducting routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication in English

IT skills

Education

Technical or scientific education at high school level

Post-secondary degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Tools

X-ray diffraction (XRD)

X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

Particle size analysis

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Material Science & Analysis

Academic Work Sweden AB

Laboratorieassistent

Kommun: Sundsvall

Are you looking for a varied laboratory role where quality, analysis and precision are in focus? At Vesta Si you have the opportunity to become part of an innovative company that develops, manufactures and sells ceramic materials. You will work in a technically exciting environment alongside dedicated colleagues, helping to ensure the high quality of the company's products. We look forward to receiving your application!

About the role

Vesta Si is part of the SKF Group and develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced ceramic powders and materials that play a vital role in high-precision industrial products, particularly ball and roller bearings.

The Ljungaverk site employs approximately 25 people. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in the laboratory as well as with employees across other parts of the business. Collaboration is characterized by a structured approach, a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

You will be employed as a consultant by Academic Work and assigned to Vesta Si. This is a long-term assignment with excellent opportunities for continued professional development within the company.

You are offered

• The opportunity to join a company making significant investments for the future
• A stable and long-term employer within the SKF Group
• A varied workday in a collaborative and down-to-earth culture
• A supportive and friendly team that enjoys working together

In this role, you will primarily perform routine analyses of ceramic powders as part of quality control. You will also document and report analytical results, carry out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and help maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Performing routine quality control analyses of ceramic powders
• Documenting and reporting analytical results in the company's systems
• Conducting routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintaining a clean, organized and efficient laboratory environment
• Supporting other areas of the business with process development activities

We are looking for

• Have a technical or scientific education at high school level
• Have practical laboratory experience, preferably in a materials, physics or chemistry laboratory
• Have good computer and IT skills
• Have excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken, because it is the corporate language

It is considered an advantage if you have:

• A post-secondary degree, preferably in Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry
• Experience from a manufacturing industry
• Experience working with ISO 9001:2015
• Knowledge of additional languages besides English

We also value knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Analysis of ceramic materials
• Analysis of powdered materials

As well as experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques:

• X-ray diffraction (XRD)
• X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
• Specific surface area analysis using gas adsorption (BET)
• Particle size analysis
• Carbon and oxygen analysis using combustion techniques
• Wet sieving of powders

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

Great importance will be placed on your personal qualities. To succeed in this role, you are structured, quality-conscious and responsible. You have an keen eye for details and enjoy working in a systematic and methodical way. At the same time, you are a team player who contributes to an open and collaborative culture where everyone supports one another and shares responsibility.

We believe you are:

• Responsible
• Organized
• Helpful and cooperative