Researcher / Senior Researcher, Catalysis

Are you our next creator of change?

 

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Researcher / Senior Researcher, Catalysis

to join our Catalysis and Process Concept Research team at the Porvoo Technology Center, Finland.

In our team, and as part of the Catalyst & Refining department, you will work alongside experts in the product and technology development projects for Neste corporate strategic growth. In addition you will work in expert service projects to provide technical support to our production unit in the Catalyst related questions. You will also be responsible for maintaining and developing the core competence in the Catalysis and Process Concept Research team. Based on your preferences you’ll get a possibility to grow in your expertise area or develop as a leader in technology project management.

This position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including experts from the Technology & Innovation function (researchers, operators, project/program managers) and refinery personnel across all Neste sites, as well as external stakeholders such as catalyst vendors. Catalysis is one of the key capabilities in the development of sustainable and innovative technologies. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

 

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas. We work regularly at least three days a week at the office to ensure seamless collaboration and sense of belonging.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

 

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Providing expertise in Catalysis in the product and technology development projects, identify catalytic routes and catalysts needed to produce high quality products for reactions of fossil, renewable, waste or residue feeds. As a senior researcher, you may also work as a leading researcher of a project.

• Planning and supervising laboratory work and laboratory scale testing in autoclaves or continuous flow reactors.

• Supporting Neste’s production units in Catalysts related questions and attending troubleshooting cases and Catalysts changeovers at Porvoo refinery and other production units.

• Documenting, reporting and presenting key results, findings and providing expert recommendations.

• Acting responsibly according to Neste safety culture: interfering unsafe actions and reporting deviations.

• Being active in the innovation processes of Neste

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