Vacant job

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and from the Arctic region, we create global societal benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of 2 billion SEK per year. We currently have 1,500 employees and 17,900 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in large projects aimed at creating a more sustainable society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly relevant research projects and the societal transformation that follows. We have a wide range of educational programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Do you want to help create a safe and sustainable laboratory environment? We offer a key role at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, where you will be part of the operational support and work for all our subject areas.

As a safety laboratory coordinator, you are a central person in coordinating, developing, and driving the department's work on work environment and safety. The role has a particular focus on chemical management and work environment, but also includes physical safety in laboratories, machine safety, radiation safety, and environmental aspects related to laboratory activities.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a relevant academic background, such as in occupational health and safety, chemistry, or mechanical engineering – you could be an occupational health engineer, a chemical engineer, or a mechanical engineer – or have equivalent experience that we consider comparable.

We would like you to have:

• Practical experience of laboratory work
• Good knowledge and/or experience in some of the following areas:
• Chemical management (practical work with chemical products)
• Machine safety (operation of equipment, pressure devices, gas)
• Occupational and environmental legislation in laboratory environments

Experience from laboratory work in industry or academia is an advantage.

Who are you?

As a person, you are responsible, solution-oriented, and take initiative. You have a genuine interest in work environment, safety, and environmental issues and thrive in a role where you can work independently but also collaborate with others. Your ability to build relationships and communicate is important for driving issues forward and creating engagement.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and would like you to be:

• Strategic and analytical with good judgment
• Responsive and relationship-building
• Communicative and confident in expressing yourself in both Swedish and English

We offer

An exciting and developing role where you will be an important part of our work for a safe and sustainable work environment.

Employment details

Permanent full-time employment based in Luleå. A probationary period may apply. Start date is according to agreement.

Information

For questions about the position, please contact:
Lise-Lotte Martinsson-Ekman, 0920–492416, [email protected]
Jennie Vikström, 0920–492508, [email protected]

Union representatives:
SACO-S: Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, [email protected]
OFR-S: Lars Frisk, 0920–491792, [email protected]

Application

Welcome with your application via the button below. Attach a personal letter, CV, verified degree certificates, and any result certificates. Mark your application with reference number: 5330-2024.
Application deadline: 2025-02-07
We look forward to receiving your application!