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LKAB is an international group that sells iron ore, minerals and specialty products. We are leading the transformation of the iron and steel industry by developing carbon-free processes and products, such as sponge iron and critical minerals. In Luleå, we are now planning a circular industrial park for the extraction of critical minerals from current mining waste. This will broaden our operations while increasing Europe's self-sufficiency in phosphorus and rare earth elements, essential for world food production and our green transition. In addition, the industrial park will generate hundreds of jobs in Luleå and Norrbotten!

About the position

LKAB is establishing a new laboratory on Svartön in Luleå to perform hydrometallurgical research and development. This will strengthen and develop our internal competence in the phosphoric acid production process. As one of the first colleagues in the laboratory, you will be involved in the start of our development journey.

If you want to read more about the opportunities we are facing: https://lkab.com/en/what-we-do/our-transformation/critical-minerals-exctracted-from-mining-waste/

A typical working day as a laboratory technician may include:

• Participating in the planning and execution of research and product development assignments
• Performing laboratory tests and analysis of products and raw materials. Assessing the plausibility of the results obtained
• Participation in pilot work
• Participation in the development of analytical methods
• Assisting with analysis and investigation missions
• Process optimization and follow-up

Your qualifications

We are looking for you who have relevant education or experience that the employer considers equivalent, for example in laboratory operations. It is an advantage if you have previous experience of working in an industrial research laboratory.

A systematic and independent approach is key to the role. In addition, you need to be flexible, adaptable to changing situations, analytical and open to sharing experiences. If you have knowledge of pilot plant testing and related analysis, it is an advantage. The team will initially consist of about 8 people so good collaboration skills are important.

You are fluent in Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.

Other information

You are welcome to submit your application, CV and personal letter no later than 2024-09-15. Please do not wait with the application as the selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Location: Luleå.

Due to the nature of the work, we will conduct pre-employment background checks.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Laboratory Manager Lindsay Karlkvist +46 70 307 58 84 or if you have questions about the recruitment process HR-Business Partner Johan Vyöni +46 70 315 80 71

contacts:
Unionen Södra: Katarina Paganus 097076298SACO-klubben

Södra: Annika Taavoniku 0970-79532Ledarna

Södra: Annica Kaati 0970-76765

About LKAB

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group with northern Sweden as its base and the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbon-free production and we do it together - in an open, warm and safe work environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.

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