Title: Principal Scientist, Textile Applications

Join us and develop your career while creating a more sustainable future! You’ll be part of a global team of more than 5,000 people and 60 nationalities, where diverse perspectives are valued and you can bring your authentic self to work every day. At Kemira you are empowered to reach your full potential, deliver innovation, and make an impact. We embrace a growth mindset, so we can deliver more value to our customers and communities.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. Kemira’s solutions help our customers in the pulp and paper, water, and energy industries clean water, save energy and use natural resources responsibly, while improving their productivity and enabling more sustainable business. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day

We are looking for an innovative and result-oriented Principal / Senior Research Scientist for Textile applications at our Espoo R&D Center. As a leading scientist, you will focus on developing and commercializing products for various textile processes, in alignment with Kemira’s growth strategy.

What we offer:

Possibility to work as a member of a multi-functional and dynamic R&D team, with supportive, competent and great colleagues
Opportunity to contribute in a new and interesting science field, with excellent possibilities to develop your expertise and career
Chance to make a substantial impact by creating more sustainable and efficient chemistries for textile industry
Safe and healthy work environment - we focus on employee wellbeing

What we expect:

Academic degree (M.Sc./PhD) in chemistry or chemical engineering, in the area of fiber and polymer technology, polymer chemistry, organic chemistry or similar
5+ years work experience and proven record in research and new product development in textile area
Strong hands-on experience in practical studies related to textile application areas
Deep knowledge about cellulosic textile fiber raw materials, chemistries, manufacturing processes and products, for example MMCF, non-wovens and textile recycling
Understanding the regulatory frame work and value chain in the areas mentioned above are considered as a benefit
Innovative and research oriented attitude and passion to solve problems and courage to drive constant improvement by challenging existing status and identifying new ways of working.
Good collaboration and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders and commercial partners
Excellent communication and reporting skills in English
Excellent safety attitude and willingness to continuously improve safety culture in our day-to-day operations

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira.

For more information, please contact Satu Ikävalko, Manager, Microbiology & Biotechnology, R&D and Technology by email satu.ikavalko@kemira.com

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than October 9th, 2023, at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to further develop our diverse and inclusive workplace.

Join Kemira and create better every day

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment, and energy sectors. In 2022, Kemira had annual revenue of around 3.6 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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