- Job Title: R&D Analytic Lab Technicians
- Location: Westbrook, Maine
- Hours: M-F 7a-3:30p
R&D Analytic Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, Maine
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Assignment Length: Long-Term Temporary
Become part of a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable! Put your skills to work making high-quality packaging, specialty, and graphic papers that are innovative and moving the world forward.
Sappi is proud to foster creativity and provide opportunities for Manpower Associates to learn and grow with a diverse team in a positive, professional environment. We are currently looking to hire R&D Analytic Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, Maine.
The Analytical Group is responsible for analysis of a variety of materials collected from manufacturing operations, customer troubleshooting efforts, and product development projects. The technician must operate a variety of instruments with limited supervision, including chemical analysis, microscopy, and QC instrumentation. The job requires that the technician quickly master existing sample analysis procedures and accurately interpret collected data. Compliance with safe work practices and chemical hygiene rules is mandatory.
Perks:
• Stable, full-time employment
• Work as part of a collaborative team researching and developing sustainable packaging solutions
• Resume building experience in the research & development industry
• Extensive hands-on, job-related training
• Access to health, dental, and vision benefits
• Maine Earned Paid Leave
The work includes:
• Processing and preparing samples
• Operating various precision analytical instruments
• Following analysis procedures, data entry, and reporting results with a high level of accuracy and precision
• Safe handling of chemicals related to papermaking and chemical analysis
• Minor instrument and equipment troubleshooting
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
Minimum education and skills requirements:
• B.S. in a science field, or an A.S. with equivalent experience
• Knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry, experience with analytical techniques in a lab setting
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple short-term projects
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize as needed
• Comfort with computers and aptitude to learn instrument-specific software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Comfort working independently and as part of a larger cooperative team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills/Traits:
• Experience in optical microscopy, spectroscopy, solvent extraction, GC/MS, and/or XRF
• Equipment/instrument troubleshooting experience
• Creative and critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to apply accrued industry knowledge to future analyses
We’ve made it easy to apply to be one of the R&D Analytic Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, Maine. Simply contact us by applying online or choosing an option below.
Call or Text: ‘ANALYTIC’ to 207-774-8258
Email: portland.me@manpower.com
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Job ID: 5657149
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