Job title: R&D Senior Laboratory Specialist

Department:  Join us at the forefront of change in the Sappi Research & Development located in the beautiful and international city of Maastricht. Here, we are not just diversifying our product portfolio; we are pioneering solutions that redefine the potential of paper. Our focus is on delivering high barrier performance to fiber-based food packaging, develop breakthrough fiber and cost saving technologies. We create opportunities for a new era of recyclable packaging materials and functional papers for special applications.

As an R&D Senior Laboratory Specialist you will support our developments in breakthrough Packaging concepts, Specialty papers, and adjacent fields by planning, executing, analyzing and reporting complex laboratory investigations. Be prepared to dive into a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on bio-based materials.

We welcome applications from young up-and-comers as well as from experienced candidates and are prepared to adjust the responsibilities and benefits accordingly.
In this role you will be reporting directly to the Leading Senior Laboratory Specialist.

Role and responsibilities:

• You will be setting up and executing lab experimental programs of standard to high complexity with focus on developments in the packaging and specialty area as well as new technologies.
• It is expected that you will take ownership and act independently. Assist the project leader in reporting and presenting lab work in a decent way.
• Besides lab work, you will elaborate sub projects under guidance of the project leader.
• You will provide optimal support in projects by the selection and application of the available lab analytical methods used within R&D
• You will assist in developing and implementing new lab test methods, when the existing are unsuitable.
• You will interact with other groups within Sappi, such as other Competence Centers in R&D and Innovation.

Required qualifications:

• You have at least a HBO degree with several years’ experience or a Master degree with a technical background in (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)material science, physics, pulp and paper technology or other related fields
• You have a structured way of working and are detail oriented.
• You are a proactive team player as well as able to act independently.
• You have fluent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• You are an “out of the box” thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and you have leadership qualities

Location

This position is located in Maastricht.

Working model

This position delivers main impact on-site.

What we offer:

• A position for 40 hours a week.
• An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online training .
• A multicultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally.
• A unique opportunity to join a global wood fiber solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon footprint.

 Your benefits:

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Friendly atmosphere and team-work oriented culture
• Work-life balance

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, neurodiversity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique. 

Deadline applications: December 5, 2024

Ready to be a part of our transformative journey? Apply now and join us in reshaping the future of sustainable innovation at Sappi.

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