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  • Posted: Jun 15, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer ...
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    Scientist II - COE

    The main responsibilities of this job are:

    • Conduct independent research activities and customer investigations as outlined by the supervisor ensuring efficient utilisation of resources including raw material, research equipment and people
    • Plan and execute activities as per project plan under supervision incl. writing of project proposals, technical notes and research reports. Use available project management tools to schedule project milestones and activities, and to capture project activities and service costs.
    • Use basic theories to form hypotheses, select the research methods and scope the types of experiments needed to understand and solve problems.
    • Prepare project proposals based on an overall scope and targets defined by the Senior/Lead Scientist. Proposals cover the business case, experimental design potential benefits, metrics/success measures and planned outcomes.
    • Obtain appropriate project approvals.
    • Develop detailed project plans and timelines. Describe milestones, deliverables and allocate to laboratory teams. Demonstrate procedures if needed.
    • Monitor project progress and review results as required to deliver the project.
    • Perform mill trials, customer trials, customer complaints investigations, trouble shooting at mills, process and product improvement projects at mills or customer plants.
    • Coordinate and assist with collection of trial and process investigation samples and data, identify appropriate experimental methods and perform the laboratory work for novel analytical techniques as designed and developed by the supervisor. Conduct data collection and consolidation of trial data
    • Troubleshoot anomalous results and quality deviations and execute or direct implementation of corrective actions.
    • Identify appropriate experimental methods and perform the laboratory work for novel projects as designed and developed by the Senior Research Scientist.
    • Analyse results of experiments using statistical methods, scientific literature or theories and explain the test results. Recommend additional or alternative testing if the outcomes of initial experiments need to be improved or validated. The Senior Research Scientist approves scope changes and/or additional testing.
    • Maintain and manage accurate records and databases of project data and identify and interpret trends across projects where applicable.
    • Identify new analytical methods/equipment/consumables that could improve existing laboratory operations and/or are required for new/novel projects.
    • Commission and/or supervise commissioning of new equipment and methods based on the equipment manufacturer’s standards.
    • Support the laboratory teams (Technologists and Analysts) to understand the equipment parameters and correct usage.
    • Ensure that experiments are designed in a cost-effective manner with the least amount of waste.
    • Review the quality of work performed by Technologists and Analysts in the laboratory and coach the lab teams on how to improve their work quality.
    • Chair and/or participate in the Root Cause Analyses for safety deviations (near misses and incidents) in the laboratory. Prepare remedial actions and present for approval. Drive the remediation and close-out processes.
    • Manage and improve the laboratory quality management system according to ISO 17025 standards.
    • Identify appropriate suppliers and obtain approval from the Senior/Lead Scientist for any new materials, chemicals and consumables that will be introduced into the laboratory.
    • Define the new materials, chemicals and consumables quality standard and prepare appropriate documents/procedures for safe handling (e.g. safety data sheets and safe work procedures).
    • Communicate chemical safety requirements to the lab team and, on request, to mill teams who will be handling the chemicals.
    • Keep abreast of new developments in the cellulose/Pulp and Paper/ Biotechnology fields through industry journals, online forums and events/ conferences and begin to establish expertise in a specific area.
    • Share information gathered from these with the rest of the research team where appropriate and contribute to innovation processes through idea generation for research and development projects.
    • Provide direct research supervision for Technologists and Analysts in the laboratory. Share knowledge and best practices and support their professional growth.
    • Set annual performance objectives and define personal development plan for direct reports, as well as continuously reviewing agreed objectives and development plan with the supervisor.

    The ideal candidate should have:

    • B Tech/BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or Pulp and Paper these fields with 3 years relevant experience.
    • B Sc Hon degree would be advantageous.
    • Laboratory/Research Project management experience
    • Pulping and bleaching knowledge advantageous
    • In compliance with the Department of Employment and Labour's directive of 11 June 2021, Sappi's risk assessment has identified this role as requiring mandatory Covid-19 vaccination as an inherent requirement of the job.

    Closing Date: 30th, June 2022

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Sappi on career2.successfactors.eu to apply

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