Laboratory Engineer (Temporary Position) Lignode®, Biomaterials Growth BU

Stora Enso’s Biomaterials Division meets the growing demand for bio-based solutions to replace fossil-based and hazardous materials. Stora Enso uses all fractions of biomass, like lignin, to develop new solutions. Our work to replace fossil-based materials includes novel applications such as carbon for energy storage and bio-based binders. Our pulp offering encompasses a wide variety of grades to meet the demands of paper, board, tissue and hygiene product producers, as well as materials from process side streams, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass.​​​​​​​
The Biomaterials division consists of three business units, Pulp, Growth and Innovation. In addition, the division leads two pulp joint ventures in Latin America. The role of the Growth BU is to lead commercialization and industrialization of new biomaterials business opportunities. The current Growth BU portfolio consists of Lignode®, Lignin, Biobinders and Formed Fiber initiatives/businesses.
One of the many innovation activities of Biomaterials is the development and commercialization of Lignode® - our bio-based carbon material for energy storage in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. The global battery market is expected to expand rapidly within the next ten years, enabling new solutions in the fields of consumer electronics, e-mobility, and residential energy storage. With our renewable bio-based materials we contribute to making these solutions more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Career for a better climate. Every day. 
We are now offering a temporary position for a talented Laboratory Engineer for Battery Material Development to strengthen our Lignode Product Development Team. . You will contribute to our exciting mission by synthesizing next generation carbon materials and by performing analyses on new materials from our R&D laboratory as well as from our pilot plant. The position is limited to the period from as early as possible to August 30th, 2025.
Your core tasks will be to:
Perform thermal, mechanical, and chemical synthesis and modifications of carbon materials derived from lignin and other biomass.
Help to develop new synthesis methods. Perform routine physical and chemical analysis on biomass and carbon materials (such as XRF, ICP-OES, OEA, TGA, SEM, EDX, gas sorption, particle size, etc.), including data evaluation and interpretation.
Document lab work results and findings in ELN and LIMS (and other databases and documentation systems if required).
Take over laboratory and instrument responsibility (including installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
Perform routine tasks (shipping samples, ordering consumables and chemicals, handling waste, etc.) to keep labs operating.
Ensure that the workspace is as safe as possible (create and continuously update risk assessments, make safety observations, keep workspace clean and in order, etc.).

The position is based in Sweden at the Innovation Centre for Biomaterials in Sickla, Stockholm.
Who are we looking for?  
In order to succeed in this role, you have a profound experience with working in a chemical laboratory and with handling of chemicals, which you have ideally shown by practical work experience in a chemical laboratory / factory, or vocational training in chemistry or chemical engineering or completing bachelor studies in chemistry or chemical engineering. You are skilled in the use of MS Office applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams. Experience with LIMS and ELN is a benefit. As a person and a colleague, you are open-minded, well organized, and safety-oriented, with a hands-on mentality and the willingness and flexibility to support new laboratory activities on short notice. You like to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment, and your English is fluent in speaking and writing.
What we offer  
 By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and to develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we at Stora Enso believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.
With our values “Lead and Do what’s right”, we endeavour to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as in the people area. Our performance culture promotes ambition, agility, analytical approach and accountability. We dare to leave our comfort zone, are eager to spot business opportunities and we empower people to act.
How can you apply for this role?
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but latest by 19st of September.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruiting manager Abhishek Shetty, abhishek.shetty@storaenso.com.