Contract Scientist

Sappi; Mill Cross; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of woodfibre-based renewable resources seeks a scientist/engineer to innovate and improve cellulose-based products. The successful candidate will design prototypes and develop technologies to enhance product quality while ensuring safety and sustainability. An advanced degree in science or engineering is required, along with experience in cellulose and paper packaging.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in cellulose and paper packaging preferred.
• Demonstrated innovative research and accomplishments.
• Ability to learn new technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype cellulose-based environmentally sustainable products.
• Develop new technologies to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

Skills

Innovative research

Technical leadership

Statistical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in science or engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

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Sappi North America
Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make sustainable woodfiber products. With over 12,000 employees and operations in seven countries, we serve customers worldwide. Our diversified businesses include Packaging, Speciality and Graphic Papers, and Dissolving Pulp, offering premium products for various industries. From cosmetics packaging and food industry barrier papers to textiles and clothing, Sappi’s solutions are vital to the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic and other fossil fuel-based products.

Major Job Responsibilities

The role involves technology innovations for product development and improvement. The incumbent will use their knowledge and experience to design and prototype new cellulose-based environmentally sustainable products as well as to improve current products. The applicant must be an innovative, highly capable scientist/engineer, with the ability to:

• Conduct all activities with a focus on maintaining and improving a safe work environment.
• Design and prototype cellulose-based environmentally sustainable new products for specified applications.
• Develop new technologies to improve qualities of current products and reduce their costs.
• Keep up to date with developments in the field and identify opportunities for new technology development.

Education and Skills Requirements

• Advanced degree in science or engineering.
• Prior experience and knowledge of cellulose and paper packaging are preferred. Familiarity with polymer science and processing technologies is a plus.
• The candidate should have demonstrated past innovative research and accomplishments.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment to provide support and technical leadership for strategic projects.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new areas of technology to contribute to the successful completion of projects.
• Ability to prioritize development work and assess feasibility.
• Knowledge and use of statistical tools such as Minitab and Excel functions are desired.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity, and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.