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 Summer Trainee to join our Chemicals R&D team in Lappeenranta.
Greetings from your future team
Welcome to the UPM R&D Chemicals Team! We are looking for an open-minded and active chemistry or chemical engineering student to work with us. By joining our team, you will get a great chance to work with the latest innovations and development of new bio-based products and processes for our businesses. Your work will be supported by a team of inspiring experts, and you will have a great opportunity to learn and develop your expertise in research! Chemicals R&D team
What you will do
-Work with and get to know more about product and process development related to lignin and other bio-based solutions
-Plan and execute laboratory studies and testing
-Collect information and prepare literature reviews on specific topics
-Collaborate with laboratories to complete the development projects
-Report and present the results to internal customers and stakeholders
-Work in large research center with seven different laboratories and almost 100 researchers
-Be part of the agile development culture of UPM R&D
Who you are
We are looking for chemistry or chemical engineering students who have already advanced in their studies. In this role, you will need good self-leadership and communication skills. A positive attitude towards learning and developing in the job is desired quality. You should have a good knowledge of chemical phenomena, an understanding of safe laboratory work, and an eagerness to take initiative and responsibility. Know-how of wood and lignin chemistry and bio-based materials is an asset. In our workplace you will need excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
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
