R&D Lab Technician: Coatings & Pilot Trial Support

Sappi; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a laboratory support specialist to assist technical personnel, perform lab scale experiments, and aid in pilot trials. The role involves operating and setting up bench equipment, testing samples, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate will use electronic lab notebooks and MS Office to document results, assist with coating formulations, and support pilot coater trials. Occasional early starts may be required and lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lab equipment and performing bench scale experiments.
• Ability to use data entry and office software to manage results.
• Familiarity with coating formulations and lab sample testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates a wide range of sample making and testing equipment.
• Performs bench scale experiments and produces coating prototypes.
• Maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment and spaces.
• Uses ELN and MS Office to analyze and communicate results.
• Assists with pilot coater trials and prepares coating materials.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Data entry

Coating formulation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sappi is seeking a laboratory support specialist to assist technical personnel, perform lab scale experiments, and aid in pilot trials. The role involves operating and setting up bench equipment, testing samples, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The candidate will use electronic lab notebooks and MS Office to document results, assist with coating formulations, and support pilot coater trials. Occasional early starts may be required and lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.