R&D Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, MaineSchedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pmAssignment Length: Long-Term TemporaryBecome part of a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable! Put your skills to use 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 Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, Maine. Apply today!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
Duties:
Preparing & testing paper coatings in bench scale
Operating complex and specialized bench size lab equipment
Assisting pilot scale prototype development
Quality testing paper properties in support of bench, pilot, and mill scale prototyping
Creating & performing unusual and infrequent tests
Recognizing equipment malfunctions and initiating or making repairs
Performing basic mechanical change-over and maintenance requests
Upholding Sappi’s high safety standards as part of everyday work
Communicating results in writing & verbally
Requirements:
Prior laboratory experience in a professional or educational setting
Knowledge of basic chemistry and basic math (including algebra)
A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is preferred
Computer literacy
Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks
Ability to lift 50lbs
We’ve made it easy to apply to be one of the R&D Lab Technicians at Sappi in Westbrook, Maine. Simply contact us by applying online or choosing an option below.Call or Text: ‘SAPPI’ to 207-774-8258Email: portland.me@manpower.comNot sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other positions available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.Job ID: 5707836#PASOMEManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.