UPM
UPM is seeking a Specialist, R&D and Technology to drive innovation in polymer science by conducting emulsion polymerization processes and formulating water-based coatings. The role involves creating research plans, verifying performance parameters of material dispersions, and collaborating with suppliers to develop advanced solutions for global markets. This position is ideal for a creative analytical thinker with a Master’s degree in chemistry who wants to contribute to a sustainable, renewable future.
Headquarters
Helsinki, Southwest Finland, Finland
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1996
UPM is a Finnish-based material solutions company that transforms renewable and recyclable feedstocks into sustainable products and technologies. Its businesses span pulp and paper, label and specialty papers, wood products, biofuels and biochemicals, and energy and industrial solutions for packaging, printing and manufacturing customers. UPM emphasizes sustainable forestry, circular economy principles and low‑carbon innovation—investing in biorefineries and technologies to enable society’s sustainable transformation. Headquartered in Finland, it operates globally serving industrial and consumer markets.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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