Laboratory Technician

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers – large and small – package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

We are seeking resumes for a Laboratory Technician at our Tomahawk, WI facility.
Principle Responsibilities:

• Testing of various products in the manufacturing process (pulp, water, paper, etc.) as scheduled per routine. Testing may also be done for quality control checks for trials.
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments. General lab housekeeping.
• Technical support and testing for operational on-line applications and instruments.
• Data entry and reporting of laboratory results.
• Compliance and participation in laboratory safety program.
• Maintain the main mill and satellite labs in proper operating condition.
• As testing requirements dictate the use of the outside labs, contract the services, send out necessary samples, and issue proper reports as to the results.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of Associates Degree in chemistry, paper science, or related field is preferred or related experience in area.
• Must be able to work some overtime.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A working knowledge of analytical procedures in the areas of chemistry, physics, and biology.
• Computer skills with knowledge of excel, graphing, and technical writing.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and laboratory procedures is a must.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and requires minimal supervision.
• Mechanical ability to perform operator cleaning and laboratory equipment repair.
• Must record laboratory data accurately and legibly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $55,000 – $65,000
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages — medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.