Georgia-Pacific LLC · 1 day ago
Research and Development (R&D) Technician - Decatur, GA
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGeorgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an R&D Technician to support their Building Products Innovation Center in Decatur, GA. The role involves assisting in the development and improvement of building products through experimentation and routine laboratory tasks.
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Responsibilities
Conduct routine laboratory tasks such as sample testing, product testing, and laboratory board making
Weigh and prepare raw materials for laboratory-scale production of gypsum boards, OSB, and plywood panels
Support pilot plant trials by handling materials, participating in pilot runs, and recording process variables
Cut building materials and construct prototype wall and floor assemblies (up to 8’ x 8’)
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct material characterization and prototype testing
Record experimental data, weights, and measurements accurately using Microsoft OneNote and other electronic lab notebooks
Manage daily schedules and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Teams to coordinate with scientists and engineers
Document procedures, observations, and deviations in OneNote during experiments
Input data into Excel for basic calculations and generate simple graphs to analyze results
Assist in preparing summaries and presentations of experimental outcomes using Word and PowerPoint
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects independently while maintaining organization and timely completion
Use discretion to make on-the-spot adjustments during testing to ensure quality and accuracy
Strong time management and organizational skills; prioritize and complete multiple tasks/projects independently
Strong communication skills to provide periodic progress updates clearly and effectively
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
Experience working in a research laboratory environment (i.e., academic, government, or corporate research and development laboratory)
Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine testing and data recording
Experience in using Microsoft Office tools or other similar platforms: Outlook for scheduling and communication, Teams for collaboration and updates, OneNote for documenting laboratory experiments and observations, Word for summarizing work, Excel for data input, basic calculations (averages, standard deviations), and simple graphing, PowerPoint for creating presentation slides
Strong time management and organizational skills; prioritize and complete multiple tasks/projects independently
Strong communication skills to provide periodic progress updates clearly and effectively
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience working autonomously with minimal supervision while coordinating with multiple scientists and engineers
Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks and data management systems beyond basic Microsoft tools
Experience with supporting pilot plant trials, participating in pilot runs, and recording process variables
Experience in interpreting and troubleshooting experimental deviations or process variables
Experience constructing complex prototype assemblies and understanding structural panel manufacturing processes
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and graphing capabilities
Experience in creating professional presentations that summarize data and experimental results effectively
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers and building products.
Founded in 1927
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2005-11-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Erin Beckman
Senior Vice President, GP PRO sales
Chris Warburton
Chief Customer Officer
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