Pulp & Packaging R&D Specialist

Stora Enso; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso is seeking an experienced R&D Specialist to lead and execute projects in mechanical and semi-chemical pulps, driving innovations from lab to mill scale. You will collaborate with mills, universities and suppliers within a global Wood and Pulp technology team.

The role requires a strong scientific background, at least a master’s degree in pulp and paper technology or chemical engineering, and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific and technical background with structured analytical thinking.
• Hands-on can-do attitude, problem solving ability and results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and in an international, interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute R&D projects in semi-chemical or mechanical pulps.
• Develop new ideas, methods and products from laboratory to mill scale.
• Collaborate with mills, suppliers, universities and research institutes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in pulp and paper technology or chemical engineering

Job description

Stora Enso is seeking an experienced R&D Specialist to lead and execute projects in mechanical and semi-chemical pulps, driving innovations from lab to mill scale. You will collaborate with mills, universities and suppliers within a global Wood and Pulp technology team.

The role requires a strong scientific background, at least a master’s degree in pulp and paper technology or chemical engineering, and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.