Kiilto is a family-owned company based in Finland with over a hundred years of history and a vision looking ahead to 2080. We develop, produce and market chemical industry solutions in the fields of construction, industrial adhesives and fireproofing, professional hygiene and consumer goods. The key principles underlying our operations are environmental leadership, closeness and commitment to the future. Our operations span 9 countries, and we employ around 800 people. In 2022, the group's net sales amounted to 260 M€. 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 apply here and 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.