Fuel Product researcher

Are you our next creator of change?

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for two,

Fuel Product Researcher,

to join our Technology and Innovation, Diesel and Heavy products team in Porvoo Kilpilahti, Finland. These are fixed term substitutions until summer 2027.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, providing support to our R&D projects focused on fuel products. You will collaborate closely with our skilled fuel experts, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and to develop yourself into a versatile fuel product specialist. Furthermore, it provides an excellent platform for extensive networking, enabling you to build meaningful connections with internal and external stakeholders of Neste.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Work as an innovative expert of renewable and fossil fuels

• Supporting both renewable and traditional fuel businesses.

• Provide advanced expertise for R&D projects and internal stakeholders

• Drive experimental research by planning, organizing, and leading internal analysis work from start to finish.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, actively communicating and collaborating with them

• Proactively sharing your knowledge and expertise to help the team succeed.

• Research of chemical properties of fuels, including their operating and performance characteristics

Keys to success in this role 

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• Strong background in Chemistry, preferably 2 years of relevant work experience from R&D

• Experience on working in cross-functional teams and coordinating the work

• Cooperative team player attitude with excellent social skills

• Fluent written and spoken English 

• Ability to actively seek solutions and innovate

We also value

• Experience and knowhow of fuel product chemistry and applications, 

• Knowledge of organic chemistry is considered an advantage

• Experience of leading projects

• Expertise of problem solving and customer interaction

• Understanding oil refining processes

• Good command of Finnish 

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) latest on February 22nd, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Merja Kouva, R&D Manager, +358504416942, on February 11th at 12:00-14:00 (GMT +2).

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com