What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Georgia Pacific?
Your Job
Do you enjoy working with your hands and collaborating with others to complete tasks that support the bigger picture? If so, we want to learn more about you!
Georgia Pacific is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support Georgia-Pacific's Building Products Innovation Center in Decatur, GA (just outside of Atlanta, GA). The Laboratory Assistant is a support role that will assist in the development and improvement of our product offerings. Assignments typically are in the areas of routinely making and testing laboratory samples and testing materials to develop and improve our products.
What You Will Do:
- Manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks in an organized and timely manner
- Weigh raw materials to make laboratory scale samples
- Follow SOPs to conduct routine testing to characterize materials/ prototypes and evaluate their properties
- Record Weights
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High school diploma with one (1) or more years' laboratory experience OR an Associate's degree in a science or technical discipline
- Reliable transportation and the ability to ensure regular attendance
- Willing and able to work in a hybrid laboratory and shop environment
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience weighing chemicals with balances
- Experience using power tools (i.e. table saw, miter saw, hand drill, etc.)
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf