Laboratory Manager, Catalysis

☞ UPM - The Biofore Company

Ver: 171

Dia de atualização: 22-10-2024

Localização: Leuna Saxony-Anhalt

Categoria: R & D IT - Software

Indústria: Packaging Containers Manufacturing Biotechnology Research Paper Forest Product Manufacturing

Tipo de empregos: Full-time

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Conteúdo do emprego

Are you looking to join a dynamic, innovation-driven, international company, building a better future for us all? UPM leads the forest based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven, and exciting future. The competence, integrity and drive of our people make us unique. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.

UPM Biochemicals is now looking for a Laboratory Manager Catalysis (m/f/d) for a permanent position at our location in Leuna, Germany.

Greetings from your future manager

"Being part of UPM’s team developing opportunities for a more sustainable future beyond fossils has been an exciting journey so far. It is amazing to see the biorefinery project in Leuna evolving and becoming reality. But there is more to come: We are forming a research and development team in Leuna focusing on biorefinery processes. And this is the part, where you could bring in all your experience, imagination and ideas." – Dr. Konrad Gebauer – Head of Process Development

What You’ll Do

As Laboratory Manager of the Catalysis Laboratory, you will support the Biochemicals Business Operation team with respect to the successful launch of wood-based biochemicals and process optimization. Furthermore, you will act as an interface between the laboratory, production, and external partners. You will become a part of an agile team in one of the most exciting areas in the industry today. At the heart of UPM’s Biofore strategy, you will get the possibility to shape the future of bio-based chemicals.

In this position, you will use all your experience and know-how to:
  • Lead a highly motivated laboratory team
  • Participate in location setup and design of new laboratories
  • Improve existing and develop new chemical conversion processes of renewable feedstocks
  • Interact with production and business development teams
  • Set-up and coordinate R&D projects with external partners
  • Report, document, and present results, including possible key aspects to be protected via IP
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and organize workflows in an efficient way
  • Support the successful execution of flagship projects
Who You Are
  • You have a PhD in Chemistry or a similar discipline
  • You have a strong background in catalysis and organic chemistry
  • Experience in the field of bioeconomy, biorefineries and 2nd generation biomass processes is advantageous
  • You have an open mind with a creative and efficient way of working
  • You are a team player with experience in driving projects from an idea to a reality while working in international teams
  • You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive spirit combined with excellent influencing and collaboration skills
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, other languages such as German, are considered an asset
This Is What We Offer For You
  • Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company’s values.
  • Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared objectives.
  • Development opportunities: With us you can build up your expertise. We provide opportunities to support your development throughout every stage of your career.
  • Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always striving to build a more sustainable future.
Additional Information

We offer you an exciting and challenging role with potential to grow as well as the social benefits of a large international corporation. You will receive competitive renumeration according to the importance of the position and you will be well prepared for your responsibilities.

Are you interested in this position? We are looking forward to receiving your online application. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team in the UPM HR Service Center (careers@upm.com; +49 4963 401 1522).

UPM Biochemicals produces and develops innovative and sustainable wood-based renewable chemicals for a variety of consumer-driven and industrial end-uses. We offer brand owners and material producers exciting new opportunities to switch from fossil-based materials to renewables and to improve their environmental performance. We are currently building a new-to-the world biorefinery in Leuna for the industrial-scale production of next-generation biochemicals. www.upmbiochemicals.com

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