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Do you see yourself as a meticulous person who likes to take initiative and is a team player? Does it feel interesting to be part of LKAB's Research and Development team? Then we think you should continue reading!

The most important job of the future

We want to lead the transition of our industry towards a sustainable future. And just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who is with us on the journey, personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the world's mining and minerals industry?

Your role

When you work as a temporary research assistant with us in the Agglomeration Laboratory, you become part of a central resource in LKAB's research on refining processes and future conversion to CO2-free pellet production. Our laboratory is a natural meeting place for LKAB's researchers, where you will be part of the research process, from rolling pellets in the cold part to burning pellets in the hot part. We work with a varied set of methods and instruments, with tests ranging from microscale (a few grams) to pilot scale (several hundred kilograms of sample material).

Your everyday life as a research assistant:

• Carry out experimental trials according to job descriptions
• Make and burn raw beads as part of research assignments
• Record, approve and report analysis results
• Work according to agreed procedures and working methods
• Ensure accurate and systematic work
• Oversee and troubleshoot equipment as required
• Performing remedial actions and cleaning of equipment
• Participate in preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
  

What you bring with you
We are looking for you with a technical background who want to be part of LKAB's transformation journey towards CO2-free products. Our research equipment is specially developed for our business and is not available on the commercial market, therefore it is important that you are curious and solution-oriented. Furthermore, you are thorough, responsible and take initiative. It is also important that you have good communication, stress and simultaneous skills.

You also have:

• Secondary education with good grades, preferably with a technical focus
• Good computer skills
• Good knowledge of both Swedish and English
• B-driving license
  

Other information
Does the position sound interesting? We hope so! Welcome with your CV and personal letter.

Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait with your application!

Start and end: as soon as possible until October 2025Location

: MalmbergetScope

: Full-time, daytime

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact section manager Maud Stenhult at
phone 0970-79558

contact: Tomas Larsson IF Metall Gruv 4:an, 0970-76 329, thomas.l.larsson@lkab.com.(Mon - Fri 07:00 - 15:00).

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.

Do you work at LKAB today but are interested in a new role?

Then we would like you to submit your application via our internal career page. Log in to your Workday account and go to "Jobs Hub", where you can search for all available jobs and send your application.

Prior to recruitment, LKAB has considered recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly but firmly decline all contact from media marketers, recruitment sites and the like.