Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant

Job Site: 1001 Tillman Street Memphis, TN 38112 (GP Cellulose – Memphis HQ)

Pay Rate: $23.00 hourly

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: M-F, 8 hours daily, with occasional overtime

Duration: Temporary

Encadria Staffing Solutions, a Georgia-Pacific company is currently hiring a Research Assistant with Georgia-Pacific Cellulose in Memphis, TN. This role will support efforts in the Memphis Technology and Innovation Center’s (T&IC) Scientific Resources Group. Visit our website to learn more about GP Cellulose https://www.gp.com/product-overview/gp-cellulose

This position will report directly to the Scientific Resources Manager to support high-priority projects in product quality testing and analysis for the Memphis T&IC team.

What You Will Need:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field with experience working in a wet chemistry lab environment

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion
• Proficiency at Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and FTIR instrumentation
• Experience or knowledge of KnowItAll IR Spectral software or similar platform is a plus.
• Knowledge of cellulose chemistry as it pertains to pulp and paper industry

A Day In The Life Typically Includes:

• Assist in preparation of samples for key tests to support new product development and improvement
• Prepare and organize samples to be tested; neutralize and maintain waste disposal
• Execute testing independently with limited supervision
• Learn and use pertinent cellulose chemistry principles

• Adhere to strict safety policies and procedures; identify safety hazards on site and report them promptly
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
• Willingness to learn with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills 

• Flexibility to work overtime based on business needs

Visit www.encadria.com to learn more about our company and our partnerships with Koch Industries and Georgia-Pacific.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.