Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that shape modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future - what matters is how we produce them. Join us and drive change for future generations.

Do you want to work in one of the world's most modern and digitized underground mines? In Garpenberg, Boliden operates a highly automated and stable process where quality and safety are at the center. We are now looking for a Laboratory Assistant who wants to contribute to ensuring reliable analyses for our daily operations and continued development.

Your role

As a Laboratory Assistant in Garpenberg, you are an important part of the quality assurance within the Enrichment Plant process. You are responsible for sampling, sample preparation and analysis of materials from the enrichment process and ensure that the results are of a high technical and analytical standard. Your work will have a direct impact on process control, metal yields, boat deliveries and production efficiency.

Your team

You will be part of the laboratory within the process department, working closely with process engineers, technicians, supervisors and operators in the enrichment plant. The team is experienced, well organized and has a strong focus on safety, quality and improvement work.

Your tasks

• Conduct sampling and sample preparation from different steps of the enrichment process.
• Perform chemical and instrumental analyses, such as:
• Sieving
• XRF
• Wet chemical analyses
• Ensure the functioning, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Document and report analysis results in LIMS and internal systems.
• Contribute to the development, updating and quality assurance of routines and instructions.
• Active participation in work environment and safety work, including 5S.
• Participate in improvement projects linked to sampling methodology, process control and quality development.

Your contribution

You are thorough, structured and analytical and thrive on order, quality and follow-up. You enjoy working independently but also being a team player who shares knowledge and contributes to a safe and inclusive work environment. You take great responsibility for your analyses and see the value of working in a process-intensive environment where high precision is crucial. At the same time, you have a development-oriented approach, you are curious, question existing ways of working and are happy to contribute ideas on how methods, routines and processes can be improved. You thrive when you get to think new, test yourself and work with continuous improvements. You recognize yourself in Boliden's values of care, courage and responsibility and want to contribute to sustainable and safe production.

We are looking for you who have:

• Post-secondary education in chemistry, analytical chemistry, laboratory technology or similar technical / scientific field.
• Experience of laboratory work, preferably from a process, mineral or industrial environment.
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.
• Good computer skills and preferably experience of LIMS or similar systems.
• Ability to work in a structured, safe and quality-conscious manner.
• Experience with instrumental analytical methods such as ICP, XRF or wet chemistry is advantageous.
• Experience in light maintenance is meritorious.
• B driving license.

Why work with us

At Boliden, we believe in fostering a workplace where care, courage and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company of responsible and creative people all working towards the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metal supplier in the world.

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

At Boliden, diversity and inclusion is a driver of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay ahead in an important and exciting industry. That's why we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Want to know more about the role? Contact the recruiting manager, Jenny Forsberg, Jenny.Forsberg@boliden.com.

Questions about the application will be answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Helen.Eklid@ext.boliden.com.

For union information, please contact:

Kent Hedin, Ledarna, 0225-369 50

Jacob Wallén, Unionen, 0225-362 62

Morvan Derrien, SACO, 070- 209 05 63

Last day to apply: January 18, 2026

As part of Boliden's qualitative recruitment work and systematic security work, background checks may be included in the recruitment process.

If the position you have applied for involves handling explosives, you will, in accordance with the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods (2010:1011), undergo a background check for approval by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) during the recruitment process.

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