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''Innovation is facilitated by having the right people in the
right roles with the right skills and values...
Charles Koch, Koch Industries Chairman and CEO
Georgia Pacific is seeking a Research Scientist at our Gypsum Laboratory in Decatur, GA. Research Scientists create value by identifying, developing, and commercializing market-focused innovative solutions for GP's Gypsum building products industry. Research Scientists use creative and inventive skills to conceptualize and engage the scientific method to profitably translate existing and new chemical technologies into our market-space. This role is based out of our Decatur Technical Center (just outside Atlanta, GA). The Decatur center primarily focuses on Georgia-Pacific R&D efforts and includes a state-of-the-art analytical lab with extensive application testing capabilities. As a market leader, Georgia-Pacific has the analytical, statistical and process tools, assets, and commitment for you to be a successful contributor and create value. At Georgia-Pacific, you will play a key role in the product development cycle from idea generation through new product commercialization. If you aspire to use your analytical skills and creativity to drive innovation, we are interested in learning more about you!
A Day In The Life Typically Includes:
Leading technical development project work and advance projects from scouting to commercialization
Demonstrating the virtues and talents consistent with Georgia-Pacific's Market Based Management (MBM ) and Guiding Principles
Executing Research & development project planning
Conducting and coordinating laboratory experiments and manufacturing facility trials
Leveraging strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with coworkers of various technical levels and business partners with the potential for leadership opportunities
Demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills
What You Will Need:
Basic
Qualifications:
Bachelors' of Science Degree (BS) or higher in Organic Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering
Two (2) or more years of industry experience to include product development/innovation
What Will Put You Ahead?
Preferred
Qualifications:
Three (3) or more years' industrial experience in a technical research and development role, preferably in the Building Products Industry
Master's Degree or higher in Organic Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering
Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE)
Experience using statistical analysis
Experience and knowledge of building and construction science
Want to learn more about Georgia-Pacific?
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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Decatur GA USA

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