Job Description

Are You Our Next Difference Maker?

Neste is the number one producer of renewable diesel from waste and residues and aims to maintain this global leadership by further growing the raw material pool and production platforms. To support these ambitious targets we set up an Innovation Centre in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The new APAC Innovation Centre is located in Science Park II in the west part of Singapore. Once operational, the centre will focus on analytical and feedstock research as well as partnerships and opportunities for new innovations in the APAC area. Approximately 40 researchers and other professionals will be hired gradually from 2022 to 2025 to the Innovation centre, which will be fully operational from 2023 onwards.

We are looking for a Senior Researcher with competences in analytics and collaboration with external laboratories to join our Analytics team in Neste Asia Pacific (APAC) Innovation Centre Singapore.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable person to join the Analytics team and drive the establishment of the Neste APAC Innovation Centre. An essential part of the Analytics team\'s future work is to provide special analytics, to develop and apply new analytical methods and participate in troubleshooting. Analytics team also supports internal stakeholders in the qualification of external laboratories.

The position requires a 1-3 weeks induction period in Finland.

Your part in Neste journey

As a researcher, Analytics (50% of the working time), you will be responsible for

• qualitative and quantitative analytics of renewable feedstocks
• planning, carrying out and supervising analyses, processing of results and reporting
• method development and validation
• maintenance of the laboratory infrastructure and planning of the equipment investments together with the other laboratory personnel

About 50% of your working time is allocated to applying and coordinating the process of external laboratories collaboration and acting as an expert between external laboratories and supply/supply development and other stakeholders. This may include e.g. conducting proficiency tests, laboratory qualifications and audits as well as method transfer activities.

You will work in cross-functional teams with other researchers, development engineers and project managers from R&D and stakeholders in e.g. Renewable Products\' supply and production, and also with external partners. Our work combines accountability, cooperation, and the desire to develop and renew. Working safely at all times is essential to all of us. You will report to the R&D Manager, Analytics of APAC Innovation Centre.

Keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is

• At least Master\'s degree in analytical or organic chemistry (or other similar relevant)
• Solid experience in organic chemistry and organic analysis techniques (e.g. GC-MS, GCxGC, LC-MS/MS, GPC, FTIR, ICP-MS/MS, IC, Coulometry, CHN, XRF)
• Experience in method development and validation
• Solid knowledge and experience in research and troubleshooting
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Proactivity, can-do attitude and a high motivation to get things done
• Fluent communication skills in English
• 5-10 years experience in researcher or scientist position

Organising skills and ability to manage several tasks at the same time

We also value

• Doctoral degree in analytical or organic chemistry (or other similar relevant)
• Interest to grow professionally
• Broad knowledge in different analytical methods
• Skills in data-analytics and mining
• Experience in mentoring/teaching
• Experience in setting up a new laboratory
• Knowledge in project work
• Experience working with flammable materials/hazardous chemicals
• Network to academia, research institutes, companies e.g. service laboratories and laboratory equipment suppliers

The recruitment process will include interviews and possible aptitude assessment.

The person selected for the position must pass a health. A security clearance is obtained for the persons with their consent.

Join us in creating a healthier planet for our children.

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste\'s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. We are also committed to carbon neutral production by 2035. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique.

We have set high standards for biodiversity, human rights and supply chain. We have consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global 100 list of the world\'s most sustainable companies.

To carry out our strategy and business growth, our values guide our work. We support, develop and take care of the wellbeing of our people to enable them to grow, innovate and build our future.

We care. We have courage. We cooperate.

At Neste we want our people to feel good and do good. We provide clear and transparent targets, development opportunities, empowering leadership as well as rewards based on role and responsibilities.

Neste\'s strategy is called \'\'Faster, Bolder and Together\'. It reflects the understanding that there is no time to lose in combating climate change or helping to tackle the waste plastic challenge. In order to succeed, we need to act, innovate new solutions and deliver them faster and bolder than ever before - together.

In the end, it is the people who make the company. We are Neste.

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