Charlotta Engblom Email & Phone Number

Helsinki, Fi

Porvoo, Southern Finland, Finland

I am leading the Neste quality assurance processes of ensuring right services from external laboratories. This includes both services for the supply chain from the Testing Inspection and Certification sector as well as relevant strategic partnerships for analytical services for R&D and production.I am responsible for the processes related to external laboratories in that capacity also implementing tools for screening of services, evaluation and on-boarding new capabilities. I have… Show more I am leading the Neste quality assurance processes of ensuring right services from external laboratories. This includes both services for the supply chain from the Testing Inspection and Certification sector as well as relevant strategic partnerships for analytical services for R&D and production.I am responsible for the processes related to external laboratories in that capacity also implementing tools for screening of services, evaluation and on-boarding new capabilities. I have established a platform for the operational management of the use of external laboratories. I act as the key contact between personnel, stakeholders and external parties. I participated until April 2024 in the management team of the department. I also hold the ownership of the ideation related to analytical chemistry and laboratory management.My job demands an ability to communicate complex data, make decisions with reasonable business justifications and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the corporation on a global level.Since July 1st 2024 I have been nominated to take the responsibility of strategically develop the Neste laboratory network community as Head of Globalab. The purpose of the role is to connect the laboratory professionals in the network and advance common goals in field of laboratory management. Show less

Porvoo Area, Finland

Acted as the Continous Improvement Manager for the Porvoo Polyolefin Production, where I was responsible for ensuring that the targets for continuous improvements activities was met. I ensured that teams having the means and opportunities to continuously improve the way the company operates and handles challenges. I was involved I both complex projects but also helping others to do small improvements in the local production. The guiding principle in Borealis is that continuous improvement is… Show more Acted as the Continous Improvement Manager for the Porvoo Polyolefin Production, where I was responsible for ensuring that the targets for continuous improvements activities was met. I ensured that teams having the means and opportunities to continuously improve the way the company operates and handles challenges. I was involved I both complex projects but also helping others to do small improvements in the local production. The guiding principle in Borealis is that continuous improvement is the responsibility of each employee and my role was to see that everyone has a chance to participate in that responsibility. For the support in this task, where was a dedicated team of facilitators, that I together with my colleague in Petrochemical Production trained, coached and supported. Show less

Porvoo, Finland

Senior Scientist, Polyolefin Catalyst Development group in Borealis, Porvoo. I was leading scientifically the team in ensuring the availability of appropriate analytical testing for catalyst development, from concept to upscaling.

Porvoo, Finland

Lead Scientist, Polyolefin Catalyst Development group in Borealis, Porvoo. My main responsibility is to ensure the availability of appropriate analytical testing for catalyst development, from concept to upscaling. In my work I instruct and coach a team for providing best quality testing. I supervise and execute method development work and see that technical problems are resolved with a minimum of instrument downtime. The analytical techniques used varies from basic gravimetric assays to highly… Show more Lead Scientist, Polyolefin Catalyst Development group in Borealis, Porvoo. My main responsibility is to ensure the availability of appropriate analytical testing for catalyst development, from concept to upscaling. In my work I instruct and coach a team for providing best quality testing. I supervise and execute method development work and see that technical problems are resolved with a minimum of instrument downtime. The analytical techniques used varies from basic gravimetric assays to highly advanced hyphenated techniques. All tasks that I participate in involve collaboration with a broad field. The role calls for good co-operation skills and ability to prioritise. Show less

Researcher in the European 6th Framework Programme Integrated Project DRUID (Driving under influence of Drugs, Alcohol and Medicines). I was a member of a small research team investigating driving under the influence epidemiology, risk factors for accidents, the use of novel on-site testing equipments and methods for detecting drug use. Main tasks included study design, developing analytical procedures including sampling for quantifying pharmaceuticals in biological matrices, statistical work,… Show more Researcher in the European 6th Framework Programme Integrated Project DRUID (Driving under influence of Drugs, Alcohol and Medicines). I was a member of a small research team investigating driving under the influence epidemiology, risk factors for accidents, the use of novel on-site testing equipments and methods for detecting drug use. Main tasks included study design, developing analytical procedures including sampling for quantifying pharmaceuticals in biological matrices, statistical work, and writing reports. I had an instrumental role in the project management including: setting up protocols, meeting deadlines, applying for necessary approvals, acquiring necessary technical supplies and preparing financial reports. Show less

Member of a research team investigating the use of novel on-site testing equipments and methods for detecting drug use.

Writing my Master’s thesis on quantification of amphetamine precursor drugs with using enantioselective derivatisation with GC-MS. The work included the full development of an accreditated in-house method for the Laboratory of Substance Abuse.

Instructor in a one semester laboratory course in analytical chemistry

Trace element determination in soil, water and foods. Sample preparation and analysis with ICP-MS. Documentation and calculation with MS Excel and LIMS Boss.

I instructed students in a basic laboratory course in analytical chemistry.

Ultratrace determinations of elements with ICP-MS.

M.Sc. (Tech.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Teknologföreningen, Täffä Ab Basic studies in a broad area: e.g. science, chemical industry, technical chemistry.

Adult Education

Minor subject in adult education (psychology, sociology and organisational behaviour) to complement my M.Sc. at Helsinki University.

Ph.D. Student, Analytical Chemistry

B.Sc. Student, Animal Science

Activities and Societies: Agro-Forst

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