UPM Biochemicals is now looking for a ... for a permanent position at our new Leuna location in Germany.
As the Laboratory Manager, Application Development, you will support the Biochemicals Business Development team with respect to the successful launch of wood-based biochemicals and process optimization. Furthermore, you will act as an interface between the laboratory, production and sales & marketing team. You will become part of an agile team in one of the most exciting areas in the industry today. At the heart of UPM's Biofore strategy, you will get the possibility to shape the future of bio-based chemicals. In this position, you will use all of your chemical experience and know-how to lead a highly motivated laboratory team develop applications for bio-based chemicals improve polymer formulations, materials and polymerization processes validate performance of innovative monomers for plastics and find optimal recipes create new polymer materials that have customized qualities partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives interact with production, sales & marketing and business development teams report, document and present results, including possible key aspects to be protected via IP ensure compliance with safety regulations and organize workflows in an efficient way participate in location setup and design of new labs support the successful execution of flagship projects
Who you are You have a PhD in Chemistry, preferably in organic or polymer chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience You have experience in creating new customized applications and solutions, especially in the area of polymers and plastics You have an open mind with a creative and efficient way of working You have the ability to build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships You are a team player with experience in driving projects from an idea to a reality while working in international teams You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive spirit combined with excellent influencing and collaboration skills You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, other languages such as German, are considered an asset This is what we offer 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 a highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives. Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career. 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.
The position is located in Leuna, Germany. Are you interested in that position? Please apply via the "Apply" button and attach your CV, cover letter, testimonials in our online application tool in the chapter “my experience” under the point “Cover letter and CV”. We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,700 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 10.2 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. Labormanager Labormanagerin Lab Mangament Labor-Manager Labor-Managerin Chemikant Chemikantin Chemiker Chemikerin Chemielaborant Chemielaborantin Teamleiter Teamleiterin Leiter Leiterin Teamleitung Gruppenleitung Laborleitung Applikationsentwicklung Optimierung Prozessoptimierung Polymerentwicklung Dokumentation Reporting Sicherheitsmanagement Inbetriebnahme Projektmanagement Projektbetreuung Kunststofftechnik holzbasierte Biochemikalien Bioraffinerie erneuerbare fossile Rohstoffe Biochemie Papiertechnologie UPM ?The Biofore Company 06237 Leuna Sachsen-Anhalt
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