Position Summary Conducts laboratory experiments to generate data supporting projects in sustainable packaging, bio-based barrier coatings and functional paper coating technologies. Provides technical support, instrument operation, and applied research expertise under the direction of senior researchers.  Candidate will: Follow and help refine experimental procedures to prepare, apply and test coating formulations (starch, fillers, biopolymers) for paper and fiber-based packaging. Independently perform standardized barrier, mechanical and surface property tests and ensures reliable and consistent data collection Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment such as rod coaters, lab-scale coating systems mixers. As