IT Specialist

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We are now looking for a Specialist, IT to join our team at the UPM Research Center. The position is located in Lappeenranta, Finland.

Greetings from your future manager

“Are you an IT professional interested in working close to research, laboratory systems and real technology—without a traditional service desk role as your main focus? We are looking for an IT professional with strong collaboration skills and a willingness to learn and develop. You will work in a scientifically interesting R&D environment and be part of developing our laboratory IT landscape together with multiple stakeholders.” – Anne Pulli, Site Manager

What you will do

In this role, you will work hands‑on with laboratory and research IT systems and support their development as part of a broader IT ecosystem. Your responsibilities include:

• Participating in IT development activities supporting Research & Development needs
• Administering and further developing the Laboratory Information Management System (LabVantage LIMS)
• Supporting laboratory IT operations, including measurement workstations and instrument-related software
• Participating in integration projects between LIMS, ERP and mill systems in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
• Working closely with R&D teams, UPM IT and external partners to ensure stable and fit-for-purpose digital solutions

This role suits someone who enjoys combining daily operational support with gradual system development and understands that development is done together with others, not in isolation.

At UPM Research Center in Lappeenranta, you will work in a unique R&D environment where IT, laboratory, piloting operations and research meet. In this role, you support and develop digital laboratory systems together with researchers, UPM IT and technology partners, while operating within UPM’s established IT and governance frameworks.

Who you are

You are a practical, curious IT professional who enjoys working close to users and real operational environments. You appreciate clear structures, teamwork and shared ownership of development. You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant IT experience
• Experience in IT systems support or system specialist roles, preferably in industrial, laboratory or R&D environments
• Good general IT skills (applications, hardware, basic networking, databases)
• A systematic and solution‑oriented way of working
• The ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• The capability to work independently within agreed responsibilities
• Fluency in Finnish and English
• Experience with LIMS or laboratory environments is an advantage, but not a requirement—we support learning on the job

This is what we offer for you  

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose ‘We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.  

• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 

• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. 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 mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

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Additional Information 

For further information about the role, please contact Anne Pulli, Site Manager, NERC, at [email protected] or tel. +358405586504. 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by April 30, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. 

For support with submitting 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 material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. 

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