Research Analyst

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Georgia-Pacific (GP) is looking for a Research Analyst to join our Technology and Innovation Center (T&IC) in Memphis, TN. At T&IC we support GP Cellulose's research and development efforts (R&D) towards product development, new applications, and provide knowledge through advanced analytical chemistry tools and methodologies. Research Analyst will support R&D projects, plan and execute experiments, perform data analysis, and maintain and regulate equipment. This position may require occasional overtime and travel.

What You Will Do

• Excellent time management skills to prioritize and execute projects
• Be able to troubleshoot independently or with limited supervision
• Perform routine, and non-routine testing, method development, and perform statistical analysis of data
• Perform wet-chemistry techniques and utilize appropriate instrumentation for analysis
• Provide written technical reports and lab test summaries
• Possess meticulous attention to detail with good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Work safely and collaboratively in a high-performance, fast-paced R&D environment which includes interaction with cross-functional teams
• Learn and apply pertinent cellulose chemistry principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, or a related field
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willing and able to work flexible hours to include overtime, as business needs require

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two or more years of experience working in R&D setting
• Experience in Pulp and Paper Chemistry or a related field.
• Wet-chemistry skills
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with autotitrator, GC, LC, FTIR, and/or ICP-OES

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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