Lab Technician III
23 hours ago
Carol Stream
Job Description JOB SUMMARY:The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting customer-facing quality testing programs within a containerboard and packaging laboratory environment. This role involves conducting sample testing, analyzing results, maintaining databases, and communicating findings to customers and internal teams. The position also contributes to packaging performance evaluation and continuous improvement through data-driven insights and project support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage customer quality testing programs, including planning and weekly communication with submitting plants, • Receive, condition, and test samples using standard laboratory procedures, • Conduct testing of corrugated board, base materials, and packaging using established methods (e.g., TAPPI standards), • Analyze test data to evaluate packaging performance and material properties, • Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly reports of test results, • Maintain and update customer databases with accurate testing information, • Present findings and insights to customers and internal technical teams, • Support project-based work including planning, testing, analysis, and reporting, • Develop testing plans, gather samples, and execute lab evaluations, • Perform statistical analysis to interpret results and support decision-making, • Collaborate with teams to improve packaging performance and support business objectives REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:, • 2-year or 4-year degree in Packaging, Paper Science, or a related science field (or equivalent experience), • 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory, packaging, or related technical environment, • Ability to operate test equipment and follow standardized testing procedures, • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), • Experience with data analysis and basic statistical concepts, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work independently and manage time-sensitive tasks PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:, • Background in paper, corrugated packaging, or consumer goods industry, • Experience with customer-facing roles or presentations, • Project management or research experience in a technical environment Education: Associate's Degree Company DescriptionCompunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice. We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.