Temporary staff for the Laboratory
Pajala, Sverige
Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Laboratory assistant, chemistry
Work model On location
Application due date 1 February 2026
Are you the one?

Kaunis Iron operates the iron ore mine in Pajala. We do it with respect, commitment and curiosity for both people and the environment. Together we build a sustainable and long-term mining industry that creates value for the local community. Our unique iron ore concentrate is in high demand among the world's steel mills. Thanks to sustainable production, skilled operations and world-class facilities, Kaunis Iron holds a strong position in the global market.

For our laboratory in Kaunisvaara, we are now looking for a temporary laboratory technician.

Tasks

  • Perform routine analyses including reception, sample preparation, analysis and reporting.
  • The workplace must be cleaned and kept clean and tidy throughout the shift. A clean working environment is a basic prerequisite for the business we conduct and is crucial for safety, quality and a professional approach.
  • Participate in analytical activities with instruments XRF, Leco, Malvern, ABA, David's Tube, etc.

The work must be carried out in a safe and efficient manner from a work environment, cost and maintenance perspective.

Education and qualifications

We are looking for you who have upper secondary education or equivalent skills with experience from similar activities. You have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish. B-driving license is also required. Experience of laboratory activities is an advantage.

Personal qualities

The work as a laboratory technician requires a meticulous mindset and good ability to follow instructions and routines. As we are a company under development, we see that you are flexible and have easy to adapt to changing circumstances and see the opportunities in changes. You have good interpersonal skills and can work well with others in a responsive and flexible way. You attach great importance to being a good colleague, you are helpful and courteous. You have a personal maturity and integrity that makes you confident, stable, honest and self-assured. As a person, you are loyal, you act in accordance with the decisions made and the goals of the business. At Kaunis Iron, we work actively with our corporate culture and values and expect that you as an applicant want to work in accordance with this.

Working hours

Shift work

Access

According to agreement.

Induction training is carried out with all temporary workers before the start of the temporary position. The length of the introduction varies depending on the previous experience you have in the field of work.

Employment conditions

Substitute during the absence of regular staff. Individual salary setting according to collective agreements with Unionen, Ledarna and Sveriges ingenjörer.

Access:

According to agreement. Recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.

We want to work for an equal workplace where diversity is seen as a strength. We therefore welcome applicants who contribute to this.

Advertising and recruitment companies are not accepted.

More information about us can be found at www.kaunisiron.se.