Job Description

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers

We are looking for a Summer trainee to our Espoo Research Center in Sizing & Molded fiber team in Business Unit Packaging & Hygiene Solutions.

The work is mainly laboratory work, focusing on making laboratory sheets and various measurements from paper and board samples, and charatcterization of hydropboation chemicals. The duration of the summer internship is approximately 3-4 months.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Relevant educational background for laboratory work.
• Previous experience of working in laboratory is considered a benefit.
• Positive and active attitude, willingness to learn new skills and methods
• Knowledge in fiber chemistry, polymer chemistry and/or cellulose materials is essential.
• Experience on paper and/or board surface treatment or characterization of end product properties is considered a benefit as well as knowledge of paper sheet forming in laboratory.
• Well-organized, can-do attitude, well-motivated, independent, hands-on person to work in laboratory together with our other experts.
• Team player with good communication skills in English and/or Finnish.
• You understand that safety is a key element in successful work

What we offer to you:

• Interesting work in a developing application area in packaging and board business
• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory of a leading chemical supplier for the paper industry
• Safe and engaging working environment that enables you to perform to your full potential
• Nice and helpful team mates
• Work in a Global, Finnish company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and is dedicated to customer success

For more information, contact team manager Nina Sneitz by email nina.sneitz@kemira.com

Apply via www.kemira.com/careers by 15th February 2026. Please attach your resume to the application. We are going through the applications and might make decisions already during the application period. Therefore, please send your application as soon as possible.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com