Job Description

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

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.

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

Duration: Temporary- This role is estimated to last for 3 months

Pay: $20-25/hr

Job Description:

• 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

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in 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 with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

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