QC and Regulatory Chemist (Turku)

Kiilto is a growing Finnish family business over a hundred years old, whose vision is the year 2080. We develop, manufacture and sell solutions for the chemical industry in four different business areas, which are construction, industrial adhesives and fire prevention, professional hygiene and consumer products. The core ideas of Kiilto's operations are environmental leadership, closeness and commitment to the future. Kiilto operates in nine countries and employs a total of nearly 800 people. In 2023, Kiilto's turnover was approximately EUR 227 million. www.kiilto.com

We are looking for a   

QC and Regulatory Chemist 

for our Professional Hygiene and Consumer Goods business areas   

About the position   

In this role, you will be part of a cross-functional team to support our product development and continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will be investigating and resolving quality issues, deviations, and non-conformities. You will also support production through process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting from a quality requirements perspective. A significant part of the work is related to medical device products, ensuring adherence to the ISO 13485 standard and MDR (Medical Device Regulation), but work with ISO 9001 is also required. You need knowledge of chemical legislation standards and other relevant guidelines in areas such as cosmetics, and you are able to assess their impact on Kiilto’s needs.     

You will work internationally in close collaboration with Kiilto’s global QA and regulatory specialists at other locations in Nordic countries, and with other key stakeholders, applying best practices. You will report to the QA/QC Manager. The location of this position is in Turku, but some travel will be required. Although Kiilto follows a hybrid working model, the work requires a regular onsite presence.  

Main responsibilities    

• Non-conformities handling and continuous improvement   
• Process validation 
• Product life-cycle management (e.g. PMS, risk management, and change control)  
• Technical documentation of MD I and MD II products 
• Internal and external audits 
• Participation in Kiilto’s MDR compliance team  

Suitable professional background    

• Master’s degree or similar in life sciences or technology   
• Work experience with MD products 
• Fluent Finnish and English   
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills   
• Project management skills   
• Know-how in statistical methods and hands-on experience in problem-solving methods are a plus, as is knowledge of production processes.    

At Kiilto, you will be working with a growing and international, but down-to-earth family business. Kiiltonians appreciate our long-term perspective, open and transparent company culture, the Kiiltonian team spirit and versatile opportunities to acquire new skills and grow alongside the company. We organize internal innovation programmes and encourage Kiiltonians to develop their skills through our own training programmes. We are especially proud of our award-winning activities that promote the well-being of our employees. For example, we have been awarded the 'Finland's Most Active Workplace' certificate twice.   

Do you want to be part of our community? Do not hesitate to apply. The last day to apply is 24 September 2024. Please attach your salary request and CV.    

For further details on the position, please contact RDI Director Oili Kallatsa, +358-50-5769243 on 6 September between 10 and 11 am EET or on 12 September between 3 and 4 pm EET. 

We operate in compliance with Kiilto’s recruitment process and treat all communications related to the posting with absolute confidentiality. We will send video interview questions to selected applicants. We also ask that applicants reserve 4 October as a possible interview date, but please note that we might contact and meet potential candidates during the application period. The selected candidate will need to pass a health check, which includes drug testing.