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.

PL Range:

5

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)/Monday – Friday 8hr Schedule

Physical Location:

Pine Hill Mill (Pine Hill, AL)

The Job You Will Perform (including but not limited to):

The Lab Technician is a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety Group and reports to the Environmental Manager at the Pine Hill Mill. 

This role provides laboratory testing for mill operations, performs environmental compliance testing, maintains testing supplies and equipment, and analyzes results to identify problems and recommend improvements.

The job requires knowledge of standard lab test procedures and methods, execution of field sampling, calculation of test results, verification of accurate results and timely communication of test results to applicable personnel with little or no direct supervision.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Independently performing non-routine experiments and lab work 
• Assisting with mill trials
• Writing technical reports with a summary, conclusions and recommendations
• Helping train other technicians 
• Identifying and leading implementation of constructive change within work area
• Interpreting data trends using graphs and correlations with process knowledge
• Completing river studies

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work with all mill employees as needed to promote and achieve a safe work place.  The individual will have good written and oral skills.

The successful candidate, under the direction of the Environmental Manager, will work with mill management to develop specific objectives aimed at improving mill performance in the EHS&S area. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Technical degree or an equivalent field of study required
• Experience in an environmental laboratory preferred
• Possession of (or willingness to obtain) boat operators license within 60 days of employment
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as per schedule
• Experience in a paper manufacturing area is strongly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft and SAP Applications
• Active learner and ability to develop direct reports
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player

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:

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.
Pine Hill  AL  36769