Researcher Product Safety to Karlstad Research Center
We are now looking for an analytical Researcher Product Safety to join our Packaging Materials division’s Innovation, Research and Development team. This role is based in Karlstad and reports to Manager Product Safety and Purity.
This is a fixed-term substitution from early November 2024 until 31st of October 2025.
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In this key role you will be part of our Product safety team and contributing to the product safety support to our R&D -projects and production units. Your main responsibilities include coordination of compliance assessment and purity testing for our R&D-projects, interpreting food contact legislation, evaluating product safety information from suppliers of raw materials, assessing test results, and communicating with stakeholders. Tasks involve supporting the development of new material as well as supporting the continuous production at the production units.
You will cooperate closely within the Stora Enso Packaging Material global product safety network where there are representatives from divisional team, each production unit and research centers within the division.
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.
Majority of the team is located at our Research Centre in Karlstad, Sweden but we are working from a hybrid model, meaning that you can work remotely from any other location in Sweden or Finland.
About you
We are looking for a person who have experience with food contact legislation and product stewardship/regulatory compliance management role. Your proficiency is based on a master’s degree in relevant science (e.g. chemistry) or another relevant area. Experience in project work, paper and board industry, toxicology or chemical assessments is an asset.
The position requires good interpersonal and cultural skills and the ability to structure your tasks. You are a good communicator used to customer contacts and you have excellent skills in English. You have 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.
What we offer
You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.
How can you apply for this role?
You can only submit your application via our recruitment tool. We hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by 28 November 2024.
For more information, please contact the hiring manager Anna Johansson, either via e-mail anna.ch.johansson@storaenso.com or mobile phone +46 76 8997760.
Our recruitment process can include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.
The Packaging Materials division is a global leader and expert in circular packaging providing premium packaging materials based on virgin and recycled fiber. Stora Enso helps customers replace fossil-based materials with low-carbon, renewable and recyclable alternatives for their food, beverage and transport packaging with a wide selection of base boards and barrier coatings.
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