Laboratory Technician at SKF RecondOil - Östersund

Oil is the world’s most important raw materials. It is used as lubricant in virtually all industrial processes. Oil is also a source to the ongoing pollution and climate change. There are many reasons why this valuable resource needs to be better used - in a circular way. RecondOil, acquired by the SKF Group in 2019, is a clean tech company founded almost ten years ago with the aim to create a sustainable use of oil. Combining advanced separation technologies (chemical and mechanical) from different fields, to create a technology platform (DST) that allows a lubricating oil to be cleaned down to nano sized particles and regenerated with the additives still intact. The oil can be used again and again, creating a truly circular economy – cutting carbon footprint, creating new business models and having a positive impact on the environment.

Would you like to join this cool growth journey where you can contribute to a sustainable and more environmentally friendly world? And work in an inspiring and positive work environment with supportive colleagues? Then you might be our next

Laboratory Technician at SKF RecondOil - Östersund

We are now looking to enhance our team at our laboratory in Östersund, where our Research & Development Core Facility is located. This role plays an important part in establishment of ISO certified procedures in our lab and handling of customer oils in the most efficient way, and in contributing to our business R&D.

Your day-to-day work
Prepare and carry out laboratory tests on industrial oils
Routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
Analyzing and examining test results and writing reports
Participation in writing technical documents and aligning our documentation and processes to ISO 9001 certification
Communication with laboratory suppliers as required
Other tasks may be included with time, relating to supporting external laboratories performing our methods, and R&D projects.


We expect you to have/be
University degree (B.Sc./M.Sc.) in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Laboratory Sciences or equivalent academic competence
Several years of professional experience of laboratory environment, and handling of industrial oil samples is a merit
Experience of working in an ISO certified organization (such as ISO9001, ISO17025) is a merit
Experience in conducting and evaluating tests, results and data carried out in the laboratory
Knowledge in writing technical documents
Good communication skills, and fluent in Swedish and English


You will enjoy working here if you
…are analytical with a high level of own drive. You will thrive in this position if you are self-sufficient and accustomed to prioritizing between different work tasks and responsibilities. Furthermore, you need to have demonstrated a strong ability to analyze results and data.

Our offer
You are welcomed to a fast-growing cleantech company where you have a great opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a more sustainable world
A challenging job with international contacts and possibilities for professional growth being part of a successful team, within an important and strategic area for SKF RecondOil AB
You will work with innovative technology in exciting projects around the world


Additional information
You will be in located in Östersund, Sweden and report to the Oil & Chemistry Team leader.


If you have any questions regarding the position and/or recruitment process, please contact Sofia Jonasson, Operations & HR Manager at SKF RecondOil, at sofia.jonasson@skf.com.

Are you interested?
...and meet the above requirements? Great! Please submit your application with resume in English no later than October 31, 2022.

Note that we will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so please submit you application as soon as possible! Please, note that we can't accept applications via email.