Laboratory Assistant - Material Science & Analysis

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

Work tasks

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

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work. All questions regarding the position should be directed to Academic Work.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a sufficient number of candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to submit a CV. A cover letter is not required, as it is not used as part of the selection process. The recruitment process includes two assessment tests: a personality assessment and a cognitive ability test. These assessments are used to identify candidates with the greatest potential for the role while promoting equality, diversity and a fair recruitment process.

Vesta Si Sweden AB

Vesta Si is a manufacturer of advanced ceramic materials with a strong focus on quality, innovation and process development.