Materials Research Associate (Athol)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Research Associate will play a key role in supporting advanced research initiatives in wood science and bio-product development. This position bridges hands-on experimentation with analytical responsibilities assisting the Director of Research and contributing to the design execution and interpretation of experiments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in planning and executing laboratory and pilot-scale experiments in wood science and related fields.
• Collect organize and analyze experimental data; prepare summaries and technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to refine methodologies and troubleshoot experimental challenges.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support preparation of presentations publications and intellectual property documentation.
• Stay informed about regulatory requirements industry standards emerging technologies and market dynamics related to fiber products
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Wood Science Forestry Chemical Engineering Materials Science or related discipline.
• 2 years of experience in research or product development (academic or industrial setting) with a focus on sustainable materials or forestry products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with data analysis tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team interaction.
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or masters degree in materials science forestry chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience in technical sales and laboratory research with the ability to translate wood science and fiber product innovations into practical customer-focused solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office Finance Corporate Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist occasional
• Twist upper body occasional
• Stoop occasional
• Lift above waist height occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
• Repetitive use of hands constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk occasional
• Sit frequent
• Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.

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