Overview
During the summer you will gain valuable work experience to support your studies. We offer versatile tasks in an international company that is committed to sustainable development. We are frontrunners in developing renewable products and we create a future beyond fossils. Join us!
We are now looking for a Research Trainee to Packaging Paper development at UPM North Europe Research Center in Lappeenranta.
Greetings from your future team
You are warmly welcome to our diverse team with great enthusiasm. Sustainability and innovation are they key drivers in our work. In our team you are able to utilize what you have already learned at your studies and learn more with us! Product Development Support Team
What you will do
Plan, execute and report laboratory scale trials related to barrier paper development
Utilize different laboratory methods to characterize barrier layers’ properties
Utilize and develop methods to characterize material suitability for different packaging applications
Who you are
We are looking for students with focus on paper converting and packaging, wood based bioproducts, chemistry or food sciences and who have already advanced in their studies
You have a positive and hands-on attitude, eagerness to learn new things and to take initiative and responsibility
You feel comfortable working in laboratory, also independently
You have good verbal and written communication skills in Finnish and in English
We will onboard you to your tasks, as well as the rules and ways of working in our workplace. From your first day, you are a full member of our working community, and we encourage you to be active, learn, and ask questions about your work.
What do we offer?
Safety and well-being – We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils!’ We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally.
Development opportunities – 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.
Are you ready?
Read more about summer jobs, timeline and applying on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. New positions can still be opened during application period.
Summer recruitment application period ends February 14, 2025. Attachments (CV and Cover letter) will be added simultaneously on our application template.
Notice that you cannot modify your application after submitting by yourself. Submit your application as soon as possible, positions might be filled already before the application period ends.
For support with your application please contact the HR Service Center at summer@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.
A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.
UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system
