Research Engineer

At Nouryon, we are looking for Changemakers who want to make a difference. Join us as a Research Engineer within the Renewable Fibers R&D team in Bohus and get the chance to work with great colleagues to achieve even better results.
In this role you will have the opportunity to combine theoretical and practical knowledge and collaborate with colleagues from our global organization. You will develop applications of our specialty chemical products to drive sustainable solutions for pulp, textile, battery and mining industries etc. You will participate in or lead R&D projects and activities to deliver results from laboratory to full scale supporting the company growth.


In the role as Research Engineer, you will
• Support growth for our existing products in new and existing applications.
• Comply and promote safety policies and procedures as a natural part for safe work practices both in the laboratory and in the field.
• Set-up, plan, execute, analyze, interpret and report experiments within and outside own unit.
• Identify new technical solutions and new application opportunities within the areas of fiber technology/chemistry and oxidation/reduction chemistries and share these with other team members and management.
• Participate in assigned projects/activities, lead projects/activities and ensure execution and delivery of technical results.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through support and trouble shooting.
• Contribute to IP applications for own research work and analyze 3rd party IP in own area.


We believe you bring
• Master's Degree in chemistry / chemical technology with professional experience in the area, or Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry /chemical technology with several years of relevant experience.
• Experience from laboratory work .
• Good communication skills in writing reports and presenting results both in English and Swedish.

Great if you have
• Experience from fiber, pulp and paper chemistry/technology.
• Interest in practical solutions for sustainable development.
• Experience from project work/management.

We believe you are
We're looking for an individual with strong communication skills who thrives in team settings, possesses a curious mindset, and is self-motivated. The ability to engage effectively with others, quickly grasp new concepts, adapt to change, and provide effective leadership is crucial. Prior experience in practical laboratory work is preferred, along with theoretical skills, and the capacity to collaborate and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.


We offer you
Being part of our team means you'll work in a place where everyone is welcome and we're really open about what we do. We believe in treating each other well and trusting each other. We share our thoughts, use our strengths, and help each other out. You can help our business grow and become better by joining in on our efforts to improve how we work and ours and our customers impact on the environment.
At Nouryon, we not only offer an exciting role and nice colleagues, but also benefits in addition to your salary. Nouryon has a collective agreement with IKEM, but in addition to that, we also offer unilateral benefits such as bonus, reduced working hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance and much more.
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Good to know
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Mats Wildlock, Department Manager
R&D Renewable Fibers, Bohus, Sweden.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume. We care for your personal data (GDPR) hence we do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
We look forward to receiving your application! Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! We aim to get back to you at the soonest but latest after application closing date, with an update on the process.


About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 7,900 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.


For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Mats Wildlock, Department Manager R&D Renewable Fibers, e-mail: mats.wildlock@nouryon.com.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com

For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Emma Schwartz, +46709577595
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 708 21 18 39
Ledarna: Niclas Lundahl +46709577614
IF Metall: Dennis Ljunggren, +46 709 57 72 58


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