Research Engineer

Do you enjoy laboratory work and want to utilize your knowledge in material science and work in a global renewable materials company? Do you share our belief that everything made with fossil-based materials today, can be made from a tree tomorrow? Then this could be something for you!


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.


You will perform critical experimental lab work, such as evaluating new hypotheses, test formulations and analyse results, which is vital for new material development. Sample preparation will be important when validating that new material innovations reach desired properties set in close collaboration with customers. This position is based in Stora Enso’s Innovation Centre in Stockholm. This is a temporary position, until the end of 2021.




Responsibilities and tasks


Plan and conduct material development by hands-on experimentation in the laboratories
Develop, modify and document methods for characterization
Perform material characterization to verify that critical specifications are met
Document experimental data and findings in reports and communicate to the team
Consider safety throughout all aspects of work and ensure safety standards in the laboratory are in line with procedures and routines.





What we offer


With our values, “Lead and Do what’s right”, we endeavour to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what can we do better. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company. In this versatile role you get to support the production of our renewable materials in a concrete way while further building your own expertise.




Qualifications


Are you the one? In order to succeed in this role, you should have a Master of Science degree in material science or chemistry and a minimum of two years’ experience of laboratory work. Experience in polymeric materials, paint/binders or cosmetic formulation is considered an advantage.


Fluent skills in spoken and written English are required, other languages are an advantage.


As a person, you are adaptive, eager to learn and appreciate a dynamic work environment. You enjoy working independently in a laboratory environment and consider yourself structured and well-organized. Work is performed in project teams; it is therefore crucial that you have good teamwork and communication skills.




Additional Information


Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by January 31, 2021.


Hiring manager Åsa Ek, +46 70 203 18 17, asa.ek@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 Madeleine Leo madeleine.leo.ext@storaenso.com.


Please note that we accept applications submitted through our recruitment system only.


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.




About Stora Enso


The Biomaterials division offers a wide variety of pulp grades to meet the demands of paper, board, tissue, textile and hygiene product producers. We maximise the business potential of the side streams of our processes, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass. Based on our strong innovation approach, all fractions of biomass, like lignin and sugars, hold potential for use in various applications.


Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper. We employ some 25 000 people in more than 30 countries and our shares are listed on the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchanges.


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.


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