Laboratory Technician

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Position Title:

Laboratory Technician

Pay Rate:

$51,000 – 68,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

100 Jensen Road

Prattville, AL

The Job You Will Perform:

The Prattville Mill is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician. The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, finished products, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Environmental group and reports to the Product Performance Manager
 

A significant part of the job involves servicing the Wet End Test Station and Boiler Water Test Station providing needed testing supplies, instrumentation, instrument troubleshooting and familiarity with test results.  Also, calibration and maintenance of the CENCO (liquor testing) instruments is a priority.  This position requires someone who can work independently and is a good organizer.

• Environmental Regulatory Testing (BOD)
• Provide support for the Wet End, Boiler Water, and Dry End Test Stations.
• Routine and non-routine lab testing to support mill operating departments collecting samples, tests include GL Solids, BL solids, BL oxidation, pH, sodium, etc.
• Calibration and maintenance of the CENCO liquor solids instruments in the Power House and Chemical Department.

• Non-routine testing in response to mill operation upsets or troubleshooting.
• Participate as needed in all major mill outages.
• Sampling and testing of incoming oil trucks periodically.
• Maintain lab housekeeping to a high standard; Support 5s activities.
• Interaction with other mill departments – communication.
• Perform annual DMR QA Study.
• Lead chain of custody for required environmental samples.
• Interact with other mill departments – communication.
• Assist Product Performance Manager and perform other duties, as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Must have a BS in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Engineering (Chemical preferred)
• Strong desire to work in heavy manufacturing setting.
• High regard for safety in the workplace and active willingness to be a safety leader.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.  

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Prattville  AL  36067