Research Development Technician - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia Pacific is seeking an R&D Technician to support Georgia-Pacific's Building Products Innovation Center in Decatur, GA (just outside of Atlanta, GA). The Research and Development Technician is a role that will assist in the development and improvement of building products' product offerings through experimentation. Assignments typically are in the areas of making laboratory and pilot-scale samples \and testing materials to develop and/or improve building products (i.e., gypsum panels, wood structural panels, lumber, specialty gypsum products, accessory products, etc.).

What You Will Do

• Conducting basic and routine laboratory and shop tasks, such as making laboratory boards, product testing, housekeeping, sample testing, and recording process steps and data independently.

• Ability to use discretion to make necessary adjustments to routine testing.

• Ability to manage time effectively to prioritize and complete tasks in an organized and timely manner.

• Weigh out raw materials to make laboratory scale gypsum boards and structural panels (OSB and Plywood)

• Support pilot plant trials to make gypsum boards this includes but is not limited to: weighing out 40 lb. buckets of raw materials, weighing approximately 40 lb. boards, recording process variables during and after pilot runs)

• Cut building materials and construct prototype wall and floor assemblies (as large as 8' x 8' in size)

• Follow SOPs to conduct routine testing to characterize materials/ prototypes and evaluate their properties

• Record weights and measurements in a Microsoft OneNote-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook

•Must have r eliable transportation and the ability to ensure regular attendance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

•Associate's degree , Bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of laboratory experience or operations experience

•Laboratory or operations experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Outlook, OneNote, Word, and Excel

• Ability lift to 40 pounds

• Willingness to work in a hybrid laboratory and shop environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience weighing chemicals with balances

• Experience using material characterization equipment (FTIR, tensile testers, microscopes, etc.)

• Using power tools (i.e. table saw, miter saw, hand drill, etc.)

• Construction experience (i.e. building walls, adhering tiles, etc.)

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

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.

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.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.