- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Teamtailor
Description
Position: Senior Analytical Engineer
Employer: Easpring Finland New Materials Oy
Location of work: At the start of employment the workplace is Espoo (temporary laboratory). At the beginning of 2027 the workplace will change to Kotka (permanent laboratory).
About the Role
Easpring Finland New Materials Oy is developing its analytical laboratory in Finland and is seeking a Senior Analytical Engineer to support its establishment and daily operation.
The role combines laboratory operations, analytical work, safety and compliance, equipment management, and supplier and client coordination. We are looking for a proactive professional who can take ownership of laboratory activities and contribute to building efficient, safe and reliable laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
Analytical skills
Operate and support analytical techniques including ICP-OES, PSD, BET/SSA, Karl Fischer titration，Acid-base titration, XRD, SEM and other testing items.
Support analytical method development, validation, verification and improvement.
Lead the investigation and resolution of internal abnormal test results and customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Laboratory Safety & Compliance
Support laboratory activities in accordance with the Finnish and EU legislation, company HSE requirements, and approved procedures.
Maintain good practices for chemical handling, storage, waste management, occupational safety and environmental compliance.
Laboratory Operations
Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance and repair.
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and laboratory procedures.
Support the laboratory quality system, customer audits and preparation for ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
External Coordination
Coordinate with equipment suppliers, calibration providers, external laboratories, waste contractors and other technical service providers.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial laboratory testing or quality control within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the battery, chemical, or advanced materials industry is preferred.
Practical experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory testing.
Good understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling.
Proactive, responsible and able to work independently.
Strong English language skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is considered an advantage:
Knowledge of Finnish chemical, occupational safety and environmental requirements
Laboratory establishment or improvement projects.
ISO/IEC 17025, laboratory quality systems or customer audits.
Hazardous chemical and laboratory waste management.
ICP-OES, Karl Fischer, BET, PSD, XRD, SEM or electrochemical testing.
Coordination with authorities, suppliers, external laboratories or technical service providers.
Application process
We will review applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. There is no fixed application deadline, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.