Vacant job

We are looking for a structured and technology-interested lab assistant to join our client's team. This role is suitable for you if you have experience from a technical or electronics-focused lab and enjoy combining practical work with administrative tasks.

About the position

As a lab assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our client's lab environment is functional and organized. You will be an important support function for engineers and the lab team, manage instruments, and contribute to an efficient working environment. You will also be responsible for scheduling and administration of EMC projects.

You will be offered

A consulting assignment for 6 months with good opportunities for direct employment with the client company thereafter. For those who show drive and commitment, there are good internal career opportunities.

Responsibilities

This role includes a wide variety of practical tasks, from instrument handling and calibration to logistics and administrative support for the lab team and clients, as well as managing EMC projects.

• Assist engineers in locating instruments and equipment.
• Calibration of instruments and issuance of calibration certificates.
• Perform minor repairs of instruments.
• Manage freight logistics for instrument calibration (quotes, purchase orders, packing, and follow-up).
• Maintain and organize instrument inventory, inventory database, and calibration documentation.
• Support the lab team and engineers with practical tasks, including keeping the lab organized.
• Schedule and reschedule EMC clients and manage EMC projects in the system.

We are looking for someone who

• Has completed high school education, preferably in technology or a similar field.
• Has a strong technical interest and enjoys practical work.
• Has experience with administrative tasks and working in various systems.
• Has the ability to create and maintain structure.
• Has good social skills for contact with both engineers and clients.
• Can communicate both verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.

It is a plus if you have

• An interest in electronics. It is a plus if you have built something at home as a hobby.
• Previous experience in similar practical work, such as in a laboratory, workshop, technical service, or logistics.
• Experience in calibration or handling of measuring instruments.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following personal qualities:

• Helpful
• Organized
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will take down the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stages of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. We do not use a cover letter as a selection method, so it does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.