“Chemistry has always been a strong area of interest for Mohammed, making vocational school laboratory studies an obvious choice after his basic education. After completing his internship in a university research unit and graduating as a laboratory technician, he was certain he had found his place in the laboratory field.
Shortly after graduation, Mohammed’s career as a laboratory technician began at CRS Laboratories Oy’s mining laboratory. ‘It was amazing to start a job that matched my profession right after my studies, doing exactly the kind of work I’ve always been interested in.’
About six months later, he got the opportunity to develop his skills further at another of the organization’s locations, working in sample preparation and as a laboratory technician. ‘It has been motivating to handle tasks throughout the sample handling process to the final analysis results, seeing the entire analysis process from start to finish. My workdays usually consist of a variety of tasks that constantly allow me to develop my skills, rarely working days are any two days alike. The opportunity for employee ownership has also been a significant motivator, enhancing the sense of teamwork.’
Mohammed emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in his role. ‘The chance to familiarize myself with new tasks and learn new things plays a major role in why I enjoy my job. A positive work environment and daily cooperation with colleagues also help tackle even challenging situations as they arise during the workday.’
“The best parts of my job are the variety and opportunities for development. In addition, the strong team spirit and work atmosphere ensure that I enjoy my job, making it a pleasure to come to work each day.”