Summer Trainee, Research Trainee, Lignin

During the summer you will gain valuable work experience to support your studies. We offer versatile tasks in an international company that is committed to sustainable development. We are frontrunners in developing renewable products and we create a future beyond fossils. Join us!

We are now looking for a Summer Trainee to join our UPM Biochemicals Lignin Team in Lappeenranta. This position is temporary and continues from May to the end of August 2025.

Greetings from your future team

Welcome to the UPM Biochemicals Lignin Team. We are excited to work together with you on various technical development topics in UPM's lignin business. You will have an opportunity to learn a lot and be a part of UPM's most dynamic new ventures in the field of biochemicals. We are looking forward to welcoming you to grow with us! Lignin Team

What you will do

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot scale product and application development testing related to lignin and its different uses
• Reporting the results
• Prepare literature reviews on specific topics
• Supporting the team in various development and customer projects

Who you are

• We are looking for a student with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the field of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, or other equivalent training/experience. In addition, knowhow in lignin, polymers, adhesives, and composite materials is seen as an asset
• You feel comfortable working in laboratory and pilot environment, also independently
• We highly appreciate a positive and hands-on attitude, eagerness to learn new things and to take initiative and responsibility
• You have good verbal and written communication skills in English

We will onboard you to your tasks, as well as the rules and ways of working in our workplace. From your first day, you are a full member of our working community, and we encourage you to be active, learn, and ask questions about your work. 

What do we offer?

• Safety and well-being - We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils!' We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally.
• Development opportunities - We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Are you ready?

Read more about summer jobs, timeline and applying on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. New positions can still be opened during application period.

Summer recruitment application period ends February 14, 2025. Attachments (CV and Cover letter) will be added simultaneously on our application template.

Notice that you cannot modify your application after submitting by yourself. Submit your application as soon as possible, positions might be filled already before the application period ends.

For support with your application please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.

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