Lab Technician/Technologist

The Smurfit Westrock Technical Center has an open position in the lab that will report to the Laboratory Supervisor. This team member will develop knowledge and experience with a broad spectrum of test methods and engineering principles used to develop, evaluate, and improve performance-based packaging.

The successful candidate will work primarily in the Container and Paper Testing Labs where TAPPI Test Methods are used to conduct testing and evaluation of Corrugated Board, Base Materials, and Boxes. These methods include everything from microscopic analysis of paper up to compression testing corrugated cases. Most importantly, the successful candidate will learn how to analyze test data from packaging components to evaluate how these properties affect overall package performance.

The position will also get high level exposure to ISTA, ASTM, and customized test protocols used to simulate various storage and distribution environme...