Process Lab Specialist (Healthcare)
Process Lab Specialist
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
Essity is looking for a Process Lab Specialist to provide technical support to the operating group of the De-ink Plant, Paper Machines and Wastewater Treatment Plants. Their primary tasks are to collect samples at various stages throughout the processes, measure the quality as it relates to developed guidelines, and report any quality issues to the operating teams. The Process Specialists play a key role in controlling the chemical and raw material costs for our three De-inking facilities
The ideal candidate should/could live in Menasha, WI.
We're looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you're always supported, we would love to connect.
What You Will Do
- Analyze Raw Materials, evaluating alternative wastepaper sources, rejecting off quality paper and materials at various stages, measure effectiveness of several process chemicals.
- Conduct laboratory testing and play an active role in prompting changes necessary to optimize the process and troubleshoot during upset conditions.
- Initiate and assist in calibration and instrument audits of online process monitoring equipment.
- Responsible for routine performance evaluations of cleaners, screens, deckers, clarifiers, and scrubbers in all departments.
- Primary person responsible for receiving several chemicals used in the Deink Plant and as needed for the Paper Machine area, oversee and manage the team performing the chemical unloading process when on shift and applicable.
- Assist in new process/product development through lab trials and results analysis. Maintain process control reports and follow-up with operations group.
- Provides Technical support during fiber prep trials as needed.
- Responsible for testing, through use of electronic air monitoring equipment, the atmosphere inside confined spaces for safe entry. Also responsible for calibrating and maintaining the air monitoring equipment.
Who You Are
- 2 - or 4-year degree required in Biology, Water Treatment, Environmental, Paper Science/technology, or similar lab-sciences field.
- Must have a natural curiosity for material science, recycling, and or papermaking, who can learn and perform repeatedly a variety of laboratory activities in a rotating-shift environment.
- Able to work in teams and independently for 8-12 hour shifts including nights and weekends.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation
$37.08 /hourly rate + benefits + shift premiums, weekend overtime and double-time apply.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Job Requisition ID:
Essity255545