R&D Laboratory Technician M/F
In a Few Words, Essity Is:
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A Swedish group recognized for its expertise and commitment to the hygiene and healthcare sector.
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36,000 employees across more than 150 countries.
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A culture that fosters kindness, autonomy, collaboration, and the implementation of new ideas.
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Strong and innovative brands such as Lotus, OKAY, NANA, TENA, Demak’up, Tork, JOBST, and Radiante.
The Essity industrial site in Kunheim and its 400 employees welcome you less than 17 km from Colmar, 15 km from Germany, 35 km from Freiburg, and 70 km from Basel and Strasbourg.
Since 1966, the Kunheim site (68) has been dedicated to manufacturing toilet paper, disposable tissues, and paper towels. It now focuses on private-label brands. Every day, the site produces:
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1.8 million rolls of toilet paper,
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300,000 rolls of paper towels,
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and no less than 18 million tissues.
About the Position:
The position will be based in our R&D center, where a new pilot line has been installed. This line produces new paper qualities using partially new process technologies.
The goal of the development is to design and validate a new manufacturing process that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of production.
Responsibilities:
As an R&D Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for laboratory activities related to the development of the new process and will support pilot development, particularly for chemical aspects.
In this role, you will be in charge of:
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Developing test plans in collaboration with material, product, and process development teams.
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Evaluating and recommending raw material performance as a laboratory expert.
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Translating raw material and product evaluations into measurable parameters and selecting appropriate methods.
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Developing or improving methods, including in high-viscosity fluid rheology.
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Leading the scale-up of laboratory activities to semi-pilot and pilot R&D.
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Managing and updating laboratory protocols.
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Using Labware for recording, tracking, and summarizing results.
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Representing the laboratory as an internal and external expert and potentially supervising colleagues.
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Ordering raw materials and initiating their safety registration.
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Managing the storage of pulp and chemicals.
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Collaborating closely with R&D, technology, and product development teams.
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Ensuring the scale-up of laboratory activities for company-wide deployment.
(Possibility of travel within France and abroad.)
You are the right fit for this Position if:
- You hold a Bac +2 degree in Paper Science, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
- You have 1 to 3 years of experience in laboratory testing.
- You have a good level of English (B2).
- You have strong analytical and synthesis skills as well as good communication abilities.
- You are able to organize and plan your work independently.
- You are flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work in a team.
- Knowledge of Labware would be a plus.
What We Offer You:
- Savings solutions such as PEE and PERCOL, with potential company matching.
- Company profit-sharing & incentive agreements.
- Transport allowance for commuting expenses.
- Access to the company restaurant with employer contribution.
- Discounted rates on social and cultural activities via our employee committee (CSE).
- Discounts on certain Essity products.
- Home office (2 days per week) packages ; accompanied by a daily allowance
- Additional vacation days (RTT).
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PLEASE APPLY IN ENGLISH
Application End Date:Job Requisition ID:Essity251601
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
