Researcher Product Safety and Purity – Temporary Position

We are looking for a Researcher in our Product Safety and Purity team at our Research Centre in Karlstad, Sweden. You will be working in the Packaging Materials Division and you will report to the Teamleader of Product Safety & Purity RCK.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Come grow a renewable world. And you will grow too.


Responsibility
The Product Safety and Purity team is part of the global product safety network within Stora Enso Packaging Material, with representatives from each production unit and research centres within the division. Tasks involve supporting the development of new material as well as supporting the continuous production at the production units. As a member of the Product Safety and Purity team you will be contributing actively R&D-projects to coordinate product safety and purity testing, interpreting food contact legislation, evaluating product safety information from suppliers and maintaining our database, assessing test results, and communicating with stakeholders.
The position requires good interpersonal and cultural skills and the ability to structure your tasks.

What we offer
The position offers a good opportunity to further develop your skills and network while working with key stakeholders within the area of product safety and purity.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you have a master’s degree in relevant science (e.g. chemistry), combined with experience of project work. In addition, you have experience with food contact legislation and product stewardship/regulatory compliance management role in the supply chain.
You have excellent skills in English, the ability to act independently and with good own initiative and accuracy. Very good analytical ability and ability to collaborate in project work with colleagues within and outside Stora Enso's research organization is needed. Good overall understanding of the research area and its importance for the operations of Stora Enso, as well as overall industry knowledge is also needed.


Additional Information
Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by December 20, 2020. For further information regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Anna Johansson, Teamleader Product Safety & Purity RCK, +46 76 8997760, anna.ch.johansson@storaenso.com. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Ulrica Berg Persson, ulrica.bergpersson@storaenso.com. Union representatives: Unionen Lina Löfgren, +46 73-091 90 76 and Lena Tollnerius, +46 70-385 31 93.
We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.
The ambition of Packaging Materials division is to be a global leader in circular economy with our high-quality renewable packaging materials based on both virgin and recycled fiber. Addressing the needs of today's eco-conscious consumers, we help customers and brand owners to find the best material for their packaging and to replace fossil-based materials with low carbon footprint, renewable and recyclable alternatives. A wide selection of barrier coatings enables the design and optimisation of packaging for various demanding consumer and industrial packaging end uses.
Through innovation, research and collaboration, Stora Enso focuses on developing new products and services and significantly developing existing ones as well as improving competitiveness across the value chain. We have innovation and research centres in Imatra and Helsinki, Finland; Karlstad and Stockholm/Sickla, Sweden; Mönchengladbach, Germany; and Danville, USA as well as cooperation projects with universities, research institutes and external partners. In all our businesses and markets, we work closely with customers to understand their strategies and devise solutions to support and boost their competitive advantage. Among companies globally, the interest in renewable bio-based solutions is growing rapidly, responding to megatrends and demand for sustainable solutions.
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