Laboratory Assistant, Elmery Oy, Helsinki

About the role

Elmery is a Finnish start-up company that provides a patented, unique metal recovery technology for refineries to better circulate the metals, increasing cost efficiency and sustainability. In this role as a Laboratory Assistant, you will prepare samples and assist researchers in the laboratory. You get a great overall experience working in a laboratory setting and maintaining devices. You will be working in the laboratory at Kivihaka.

You are offered

• An opportunity to work with a highly motivated and international team and to contribute in making a more sustainable future
• A supporting and tolerant environment to learn new things and take more responsibility
• As part of the team, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a significant impact, not only within our organization but also across the international metal recovery landscape

Work tasks

• Assisting researchers in the lab
• Preparing samples for sampling and analyzing
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment
• Keeping laboratory clean

We are looking for

• Suitable education or ongoing studies in the laboratory field, e.g., laboratory technician or vocational school laboratory assistant studies
• Some experience working in a laboratory environment, e.g., laboratory courses
• Understanding of safety regulations in a laboratory setting
• Fluent English spoken and written skills

Additionally, we appreciate previous work experience in a laboratory setting.

To succeed in the role, you are:

• Precise and meticulous
• Hardworking team player

Other information:

• Start: As soon as possible
• Employment period: Permanent contract with Academic Work

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Elmery Oy

Elmery Ltd. is a Finland-based company that provides a patented, unique metal recovery method for refineries – to increase our customers’ cost-efficiency and sustainability as well as boost circular economy. Elmery's core principle is to make value from the waste and process solutions without adding chemicals, and thus help solve the global emission challenge. We’re an enthusiastic and friendly group of people and genuinely excited about working together with the world’s leading precious metal refineries - to make a real impact towards more sustainable metal refining processes.