Lab Technician

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

The Neenah Innovation Center Analytical Laboratory provides chemical and materials testing to support technology research, product development and manufacturing process improvement in North America and globally.

Level 1: Possess basic abilities and knowledge to perform the below. Typically: requires additional leadership support for basic to intermediate issues, executes requested lab analysis by applying known methods to measure physical properties, and supports the maintenance of basic, standard lab equipment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Independently follow testing protocol, applying known methods to help solve problems
• Follow American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and internal methods to complete physical property testing
• Record test results appropriately and prepare reports for interpretation.
• Support communications of key updates to stakeholders – primarily within R&D.
• Be responsible for basic testing equipment, including cleaning, verification and/or calibration.  Examples include micrometers and optical property test equipment.
• Train other lab users on assigned testing equipment and test methods, including safety protocols
• Maintain clean work area and routinely assist in cleaning and organizing the laboratory
• Suggest possible test method improvements based on training and observations.  Work with leader or more senior technicians to implement the changes.
• Provide back up for other lab team members.
• May support special projects as assigned.
• Build strong internal customer support brand through service excellence and positive engagement.
• Maintain processes, standards and metrics to support a customer-focused team.

  WHAT WE VALUE

• Safety Focus:  follow all prescribed PPE and lab safety practices
• Customer-focus:  complete requests in a timely and efficient manner; communicate expected delays to lab customers
• Results Focus:  provide accurate and thorough lab testing results
• Collaboration
• Technical acumen

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• High School diploma or equivalent required.  Two-year degree with emphasis on Lab Science, Math or Chemistry strongly preferred.
• Training in the operation of basic physical testing equipment.  Training is obtained from formal education, seminars, manufacturer sponsored classes, or on the job.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)