Quality Lab Analyst

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Georgia-Pacific is currently looking for a Quality Lab Analyst to join our team in Decatur, GA.

The Decatur center houses Georgia-Pacific building products' division quality, R&D and technical services and includes a state-of-the-art analytical lab with extensive application testing capabilities.

At Georgia-Pacific, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet our customers' expectations.

If you have a keen eye for quality and attention to detail, we are interested in learning more about you!

What You Will Do


* Collect, receive, and log raw material and finished product samples at pre-scheduled intervals or as requested from manufacturing sites.


* Conduct sample preparations, including raw material conditioning, crushing, pulverizing, and cutting using various mechanical equipment and following Decatur technical center procedures and relevant ASTM standards.


* Conduct laboratory tests, including (but not limited to) tests for sodium, chlorides, sulfates, sulfur, pH, moisture, MMR using Ion Chromatography and Gas Chromatography instruments.


* Maintain laboratory electronic notebook to include meeting notes, calibration records, quality assurance records, task checklists, work planning log and daily verification of accuracy.


* Ensure integrity of analytical data by verifying lab testing data for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance, evaluating procedures updating and refining as necessary.


* Maintain a safe and clean work environment following site environmental, health and safety guidelines, as well as 6S standard practices.


* Collaborate with team members to achieve goals while documenting and verifying compliance.


* Perform preventative maintenance on all lab equipment and troubleshoot where appropriate.


* Assist in the training and development of new personnel.


* Assist in research and development in new areas of testing and procedures.


* Travel as necessary for projects or plant support.

(5-10%)


* Utilize effective interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and in a team.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's Degree in a related science field OR minimum 3 years of quality experience in a lab or manufacturing environment.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in an analytical laboratory environment.


* One year or more of experience with gas chromatography or ion chromatography.


* Experience communicating verbal and written complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.


* Experience with data documentation and analysis.


* Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Teams.

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