This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role using published standards and test methods to carry out a range of well-defined experiments with great accuracy and attention to detail. The role holder uses the results obtained to assess and determine the compliance of client-supplied items with national and international compostability standards. A complete position description can be viewed here: PA-Research Specialist_CTL Specialist Feb 2024.pdf
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Soil Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is required.See here for more details on this Research Specialist Position and how to apply https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=20559. Applications received by 03/10/2024 are ensured full consideration.
This position will lead the business development, laboratory activities and management of WIST’s laboratory services program. Close and on-going engagement with business and industry is required to build and grow existing services as well as to identify and implement new services for unmet needs. This position will manage three WIST laboratories including the delivery of existing laboratory services and the development of new services. Services are provided in the arena of forest products, sustainable packaging and specialty paper including contract research, analysis, testing and consulting and require technical knowledge in these fields. This position will also overhaul, implement, and maintain an ISO 17025 Quality Management System for the WIST Compostability Testing Laboratory, the only academic based, approved testing lab in the country. A complete position description can be viewed here: PA-Outreach Program Assoc Dir.pdf
A Bachelors in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field is required. See here for more deatils on this position and how to apply https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=20560. Applications received by 04/28/2024 are ensured full consideration.
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The person in this position will lead the advancement of contract research projects focused on natural fiber applications particularly in the areas of commercial wood fiber diversification, specialty paper manufacture, process improvements and efficiency, sustainable packaging, and repulpability and recyclability. A complete position description can be viewed here: Natural Fiber Postdoc Scientist Job no. 20713.pdf
A PhD in Materials Science, Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, with a focus on natural fibers. is required. See here for more details on this Natural Fiber Postdoc position and how to apply https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=20713. Applications received by 04/16/2024 are ensured full consideration._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Paper Making & Laboratory Specialist (Research Specialist #20692)
This hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant based position will implement the development and testing of innovative papermaking processes and products particularly in the areas of specialty paper, sustainable packaging, repulpability and recyclability, and wood fiber diversification. It will liaise closely with the academic program of the Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Department. A complete position description can be viewed here: Paper Making & Lab Specialist Job no. 20692
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