R&D Specialist

Arbetsbeskrivning

We are looking for a R&D Specialist/Research Engineer, biobarrier development, to our Biomaterials Innovation team. This position is based in Sweden or Finland, preferably in Sickla Stockholm, and you will report directly to the Director of Research Biobarriers Innovation, Biomaterials. This is a temporary position from the 1st of February 2022 until the 1st of February 2023.
Career for a better climate. Every day.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our fiber-based materials are renewable, recyclable and fossil free. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on finite resources. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
About the position
As R&D Specialist/Research Engineer, you will focus on development of concepts for biobased barrier films and coatings. Your tasks include planning, executing, analyzing and reporting development activities in close cooperation with our laboratory engineers and senior experts in the field. You will engage in biobased barrier product development from idea to scale and will carry out both lab and desktop work.
What we offer
With our values, “Lead and Do What’s Right” we endeavour to set the example and to lead in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more we can do, what we can do better. This role offers you an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the production process of one of our biobarrier solutions.
Qualifications
Are you the one? In order to succeed in this role, we expect you to have minimum 3-5 years of R&D experience as well as an excellent understanding of (barrier) coating technology/process/chemistry and biobased polymers & materials. Your proficiency is based on a master’s degree in (chemical) engineering or (polymer) chemistry. You have solid competence in managing trials in R&D environment. You communicate fluently in English both orally and in writing.
As a person you are analytical, goal-oriented and driven. You have a self-directed, focused and organised way of working. You co-operate well with others and communicate fluently with different groups.
Our culture and work towards a more sustainable future is based on these themes which, we hope, will resonate with you as well:
• Create customer value: Demonstrates drive to create value for our customers by understanding their needs and our capabilities.
• Drive Business Performance: Demonstrates the ability to translate strategy to action by making decisions, delivering results and proactively looking for new business opportunities.
• Do what's right: Lives by and stands up for our values. Treats everyone fairly and respectfully and acts with integrity according to our Code.
• Inspire and motivate: Inspires and motivates by providing a clear direction towards a compelling future, offering clarity and support along the journey.
• Manage and Grow: Ensures delivery and value whilst nurturing performance, diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information
Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 26rd of January; we continuously review applications during the application period. Kalle Ekman, Director of Research Biobarriers Innovation, +46 76 852 04 94, kalle.ekman@storaenso.com is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions regarding the recruitment process and how to apply can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Jessica Barse., . jessica.barse@storaenso.com Please note that we accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.
Union contacts:
Akademikerna: Laura Nousiainen laura.nousiainen@storaenso.com
Unionen: Ulrika Stockwell ulrika.stockwell@storaenso.com
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.
Based on the location and level of the position the normal recruitment process could in addition entail, video interview, aptitude tests, and pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.
The Biomaterials innovation organisation focuses on identifying business opportunities and developing new products in markets for renewable materials and bio-based chemicals. Our aim is to work closely with our customers to understand their strategies and devise solutions to support and boost their competitive advantage.
Biobarrier Innovation team acts as a center of excellence in next generation barrier solutions for (food) packaging. The target is to generate breakthrough technological barrier solutions into pilot/demo scale. We are working with a start-up -like dedication to innovation and have a collaborative, open and entrepreneurial team spirit. Biobarriers Innovation is a diverse and multi-disciplinary team that today consists of 22 members from 5 different nationalities.
The Biomaterials division meets the growing demand for the replacement of products made from fossil-based and hazardous materials with bio-based solutions. We use all fractions of biomass, like lignin and sugars, to develop new solutions. We work to replace fossil-based materials with new applications such as carbon for energy storage, bio-based binders, and bio-based carbon fiber. The division's offering includes a wide variety of pulp grades to meet the demands of paper, board, tissue, textile and hygiene product producers as well as materials from side streams of our processes, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass.
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