Job Description
During the summer you will gain valuable experience from your own field of study. We offer versatile and responsible tasks in an international company that builds for a more sustainable tomorrow? We are inspired by the limitless opportunities offered by the bioeconomy, and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Join us on this exciting path!
We are now looking for Research Trainee, Chemical Pulp Products to our North Europe Research Center in Lappeenranta.
Greetings from future team
“Our summer worker will be able to build on their knowledge in pulp and fibre technology and chemistry and learn about tasks related to pulp technical customer service. During the summer you will learn a lot in our positive and encouraging work environment and get to apply what you have already learned in your studies. We are sure you will find working with us rewarding and looking forward to welcoming you to grow with us!” – Pulp TCS team
What you’ll do
Participate in technical customer service related issues dealing with pulp property investigations
Planning, co-ordinating and performing pilot and/or laboratory work related to chemical pulp treatments
Work together with laboratory and piloting facility professional learning to perform various trials and analyses
Learn about important process properties affecting various pulp properties and their effect on the customers processes
Build on current reporting skills
Who you are
We are looking for students with focus on biomaterials and processes, preferable pulp and paper who have already advanced a bit in their studies. We appreciate a positive and energetic attitude, as well as taking initiative and responsibility. In our work environment you will need good English skills (both written and spoken) and at least basic Finnish language skills are preferred. Other language skills are considered as an asset.
What we offer to you
Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organisation that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives. You will become a part of our motivated and supporting work community.
Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your summer traineeship. We offer you a chance to develop in an innovative work environment.
Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.
Are you ready?
Read more about summer recruitment process in Finland, applying, timeline, all available positions and more information on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish.
Application period ends 14 February 2023. Notice that new positions can still be opened during application period. We will start processing the applications already during the application period. Please add your resume and CV at the same stage of application.
For support with submitting your application please contact HR Service Center at summer@upm.com or +358204146600.
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UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.
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