Laboratory Technician

Position Title

Laboratory Technician

$52, (USCORE). Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Salaried Full-Time

Aurora, IL

• Responsible for the testing and evaluation of paper and paperboard samples and corrugated packaging as requested by container board 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 up to 50 lbs.

• 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.

• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Action Oriented
• Drives Results
• Decision Quality

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.

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 reasona or .