Position Title:

Laboratory Technician

Pay Rate: 

$52,100-69,500 (USCORE) 

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

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time 

Physical Location:

Aurora, IL

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Responsible for the testing and evaluation of paper and paperboard samples and corrugated packaging as requested by containerboard 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.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 

• 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.

Key Competencies: 

• Communicates Effectively

• Plans and Aligns

• Action Oriented

• Drives Results

• Decision Quality

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
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
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.
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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.