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.

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Are you curious? Interested in how and why things work? Able to frame questions so that they can be explored through experimentation to get at root causes? We are presently seeking a Sr Laboratory Technician (Technical Analyst) to join our Technical Development Services and Quality group to help us both address current customer needs and to explore the limits of our understanding so we can better address their needs in the future. We are a small, dedicated team of professionals with large goals and a strong, established reputation. Our efforts support over 120 facilities across the United States, including six containerboard mills, over 90 packaging manufacturing locations, and multiple design centers. We research, evaluate, and invent, working within a large network to solve unique and interesting problems to ensure that all the products our customers ship to homes and stores arrive safely.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute test plans and testing processes, utilizing data and resources to resolve customer issues and drive profitable revenue growth. Provide timely, accurate, and insightful testing, evaluation, and reporting, adhering to relevant TAPPI/ASTM/ISTA standards.
• Design experiments to develop new evaluation methods and validate existing ones. While focusing on specific areas of lab operations, lead customer-centric evaluation efforts across various operational domains.
• Train and mentor contract and co-op staff, actively engage in test method review, supervision, and development.
• Maintain a culture of safety both on-site and off-site, ensuring the safe operation of all lab equipment and supporting our lab safety protocols and site safety objectives.
• Consistently uphold PCA's business philosophy of exceeding customer expectations, adding value, and supporting growth strategies. This includes adhering to company policies and procedures, sharing knowledge within the team, and seeking ways to enhance service delivery.

• Position Requirements:
• This role demands a self-motivated professional capable of working independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision. They should possess the ability to gather pertinent information, identify critical issues, analyze data, discern cause-and-effect relationships, and propose solutions.
• Associate's degree required, BS or higher preferred, in paper science, package engineering, or related sciences. 1-3+ years prior experience with additional co-op experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, reassess, and perform standard laboratory testing procedures. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Curiosity and a willingness to continue acquiring and growing skills and knowledge in the field.
• Ability to safely handle packages of up to greater of 50 lbs. or SOPI/OSHA limits (or 100 lbs. with assistance).
• Willingness to occasionally travel using appropriate modes of transportation.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

• 401K with Retirement Savings Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• Vernon Hills, IL, USA