Researcher, Advanced Chemical Analytics

Researcher, Advanced Chemical Analytics

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We are looking for a Researcher with strong expertise in analytical chemistry to join our Advanced Chemical Analytics R&D team in Lappeenranta, Finland.

Greetings from future manager

“We are looking for a forward-thinking chemist with good co-operative and self-leadership skills, and passion to learn and develop. By joining our team, you will get a great chance to work with sophisticated chemical analytics, latest innovations, future solutions of our businesses. “We’ll offer you a great opportunity to develop your expertise in research and advanced analytical chemistry.”

 – Sanna Valkonen, Senior Manager, Advanced Chemical Analytics R&D

What you will  do

• Be responsible for various method development projects and work together with laboratories in validating analytical methods and maintain method reliability

• Make work plans and instruction for the work in laboratories and act as an expert to resolve any problems with analysis methods and instruments

• Interpret laboratory results, make conclusions, and report the results to internal co-operation partners and colleagues

• Work closely with our R&D experts and UPM Businesses’ technical teams in various research and development projects and support them in analytical chemistry related questions

• Will seek the best science and play a key role in supporting the development objectives of UPM´s spearhead areas in demanding chemical analytics and related problem-solving tasks

Who you are

• You have at least Master´s degree in chemistry and strong knowhow in analytical chemistry

• You have minimum 3 years´ of professional work experience in field of chemical analytics, method development and method validation

• You have a solid understanding in different liquid and gas chromatographic analysis methods and techniques, and ideally experience in working with complex sample matrixes from biorefinery processes. Mastery of other analysis techniques, e.g. thermal analysis, FTIR, ICP, will help you succeed in this position

• You want to work as a researcher in a laboratory environment and have a desire to develop analytical methods and solve challenges in them

• You have an analytical mindset, an organized way of working and eagerness to learn new skills and to take initiative and responsibility

• You are a team player with good communication and reporting skills

• You are fluent in both spoken and written English, Finnish language proficiency is seen as an asset

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional Information

For further information about the position, please contact Sanna Valkonen, Senior Manager, Advanced Chemicals Analytics R&D, at sanna.valkonen@upm.com or tel. +358443753488 on Monday 10.6. at 15-16 or Tuesday 18.6. at 15-16.

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by 25th of June, 2024. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600. 

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