Laboratory Technician Trainee

Position Title: 

Laboratory Technician 

Pay Rate:  

$52,100-69,500

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: 

Indianapolis, IN or Aurora, IL 

The Job You Will Perform:  

• Responsible for the testing and evaluation of paper and paperboard samples and corrugated packaging as requested by containerboard mills, manufacturing facilities and their direct customers. 

• Perform tests using various industry standards, including TAPPI, ASTM, and ISTA test methods. 

• Analyze test data and compare results to specific quality standards. 

• Work directly with customers to determine package compression and transit simulation performance of customer packaging. 

• Routine calibration and maintenance of lab testing equipment. 

• Participation in a wide variety of projects related to paper quality and package performance. 

• Perform shipping/receiving functions as required. 

• Safe operation of powered industrial trucks. 

• Perform daily activities in compliance with documented safety requirements. 

• Routinely handle test materials weighing 50 lbs. or more. 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:  

• College degree in a scientific discipline preferred, with special consideration to candidates with packaging degrees or equivalent experience of at least one year in quality assurance for a paperboard or corrugated manufacturing facility. 

• Working knowledge of TAPPI, ASTM, ISTA procedures is preferred. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Strong communication skills (oral & written). 

• Strong analytical skills, which includes a basic knowledge of statistics, data collection techniques, and problem solving tools (flow charts, control charts, histograms, bar charts, etc.) 

• Prior forklift experience preferred. 

 Key Competencies & Skills: 

• Communicates Effectively 

• Plans and Aligns 

• Action Oriented 

• Drives Results 

• Decision Quality 

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 an