Scientist Analysis & Testing Description: **Position Title:** **Scientist – Analysis & Testing** **Pay Rate** : $75,000 - $90,000 _Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._ **Category/Shift** : Salaried Full-Time **Physical Location** : 32901 Weyerhaeuser Way S Federal Way, WA 98003 **The Job You Will Perform:** The Global Cellulose Fibers Business is seeking an experienced chemist to support analytical testing for our Innovation Center in Federal Way, WA. This hands-on role is responsible for safely planning, conducting, and documenting laboratory work needed to analyze complex sample matrices. Includes operation of a broad range of laboratory equipment and procedures. This position reports to the Analysis and Testing manager. Key duties for this position include the following: + Plan, conduct, and document experimental work that meets the data and information needs of our customers + Summarize and interpret experimental data to arrive at and communicate facts and data-based results and conclusions + Work productively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting to meet new product development and technical support project objectives + Function in a team setting and as an individual analyst + Flow to work and easily adapt to changing priorities based on business needs + Recognize safety issues and recommend solutions + Engage and participate in safety programs, trainings, and inspections + Contribute to new ideas and concepts **The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:** + Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline with broad knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques + 5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting + Experience with hazardous waste management and associated certifications are desired + Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals to prepare and analyze samples + Ability to work productively in a cross-functional team environment + Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate technical data using MS Office software. + Excellent planning, critical thinking, and decision making skills + Be able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, stand or work up to 8 hours at a time (10-13 hours when necessary) + Key Competencies: Customer Focus, Planning, Problem Solving, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Functional / Technical Skills **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:** International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. **The Impact You Will Make:** We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re **Proud to be IP** . **The Culture You Will Experience:** International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. **The Company You Will Join:** International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com **About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):** Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers. \#LI-CK Share this job: Location: Federal Way, WA, US, 98001 Category: Technology Date: Apr 29, 2025 If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!