R&D Research Lab Technician - Paperboard & Analytics

Metsä Group; Äänekoski; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metsä Board’s R&D laboratory in Äänekoski is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to work with paperboard, analytics and new material solutions in a versatile research environment.

You will prepare samples, run measurements, analyze data in Excel, and report results in PowerPoint and Word in Finnish and English, while maintaining equipment and helping develop lab methods. The role requires prioritizing tasks and collaborating with experts and internal customers.

Qualifications

• We value previous experience in a research laboratory and competence in at least one of the following areas: Paperboard manufacturing, properties, measurements or converting tests.
• Coating or barrier analytics
• Chemical analytics and the use of GC/MS equipment

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation, systematic execution of measurements and analyses, and assessment of the quality and reliability of results.
• Analyse measurement data in Excel and report results clearly using PowerPoint and Word, in Finnish and English.
• Maintain laboratory operational capability by calibrating equipment and taking responsibility for selected instruments.
• Participate in developing working methods, measurements and laboratory practices.
• Prioritize tasks and work in a changing, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

English proficiency

Finnish proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Education in laboratory field

Tools

GC/MS

FT-IR

Job description

Metsä Board’s R&D laboratory in Äänekoski is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to work with paperboard, analytics and new material solutions in a versatile research environment.

You will prepare samples, run measurements, analyze data in Excel, and report results in PowerPoint and Word in Finnish and English, while maintaining equipment and helping develop lab methods. The role requires prioritizing tasks and collaborating with experts and internal customers.