Pulp Process & Environmental Laboratory Technician

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company (NDP) has an opening for a Technician in the Pulp Process and Environmental Laboratory of its Longview, Washington manufacturing facility. We are looking for an individual who has the educational background, experience and skills to work in a self-directed work environment where teamwork, quality, and workplace safety are the standards. The starting hourly pay rate is $29.720 with the opportunity to advance to a Journeyman Technician pay rate of $40.515. Key Functions: Key duties include collecting and testing process and environmental samples from our pulping and chemical recovery process equipment, wastewater treatment plant, solid waste streams and stormwater discharges. Testing includes physical, chemical and biological analysis of process and waste samples. Strict adherence to testing methods and detailed tracking of results is required, particularly for environmental compliance testing results submitted to the Washington Department of Ecology. The Lab Technician work schedule is typically Monday-Friday 8-hour day shift, with occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends depending upon site activities and workload. Qualifications: Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least two years of college level science course work, including at least one year of college level chemistry (grade transcripts required). Applicants must obtain a satisfactory grade on qualification exam to determine knowledge of basic chemistry and mathematics. Applicants must demonstrate a stable work history of at least two years working experience; preference will be given to experience in an industrial or laboratory work environment. A bachelor's or associate degree in a related technical field may be substituted for work experience. Drug test, including marijuana must be passed prior to hiring Other qualifications include: Good verbal and writing skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to work effectively with site leadership, regulatory officials, mill operating and maintenance personnel. Team oriented, with a good work ethic, positive attitude and the ability to work independently. Willingness to work extended hours and off shifts when conditions warrant, and able to prioritize work tasks to meet critical deadlines. Must be physically able to perform environmental sample collection in remote locations and at heights in an industrial facility, carrying loaded sample containers and climbing steep terrain, stairs and ladders as needed to access work areas THERE IS NO RELOCATION ASSISTGANCE FOR THIS POSITION