Our brand new, state-of-the-art Material Research Center, InTire Labs, started its operations this year and we are now looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Tampere, Finland as a substitute for parental leave.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for preparing samples, operating testing equipment, and accurately collecting and reporting measurement data. If you are precise and organized laboratory professional, this is the opportunity for you.

Key responsibilities:
- Prepare laboratory samples for tests and analysis.
- Operate laboratory testing and analysis equipment in physical and analytical laboratory.
- Collect, document, and report measurement data accurately.

Our expectations:
- Degree in a laboratory-related field.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment, know-how of polymer and/or rubber laboratory is an advantage
- Development-minded team player with good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good Finnish and English skills are required

Experience or strong interest in polymer, composite, biomaterials, or recycled materials is highly desirable.

What we’ll offer:
- Possibility to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory and an opportunity to develop its operations. In InTire Labs, we have 28 totally new testing and analysis equipment with which we can perform thermal, chemical, rheological, mechanical and fatigue testing.
- An easy-going, collaborative and innovative work environment with focus on research and development.
- Health insurance and group leisure time accident insurance
- Epassi well-being, sport, and culture benefit

This is a fixed-term parental leave substitute position which would start at the beginning of January 2026 and last approximately until August 2027. The employment is initially fixed-term, with the potential to become permanent after the parental leave substitution. We’ve planned the salary to fall within the range of 2500–3000 euros per month, depending on your expertise and experience.

If working in InTire Labs sounds something you would be interested in, please submit your application and CV with salary request at the latest by 2.11.2025. Please don’t wait until the last minute, as we will start screening candidates already during the application period. We hope to hear from you soon!

For more information about the position, you can contact recruiting manager Sanna Siljander via email sanna.siljander(at)blackdonuts.com or by calling her +358 50 3555 777 on following timeslots: 21.10. 12–15, 22.10. 12–15 or 23.10. 12–15.

Please note that all applications must be entered via our recruitment system and applications submitted via email will not be considered.

InTire Labs specializes in comprehensive physical testing of rubber compounds, evaluating properties such as tensile strength, abrasion, aging, and resilience. Equipped with advanced instruments, the laboratory ensures accurate assessment of material performance under various conditions, supporting product development, quality assurance, and compliance in the rubber and tire industries.