Georgia-Pacific 2026 Research Internship - Memphis, TN

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific company is currently hiring a Research Intern with Georgia-Pacific Cellulose in Memphis, TN. This role will support efforts in the Memphis Technology and Innovation Center's (T&IC). Visit our website to learn more about GP Cellulose https://www.gp.com/product-overview/gp-cellulose. This position will report directly to the Scientific Resources Manager to support high-priority research and development projects for the Memphis T&IC team.

Our Team

The Memphis T&IC is a collaborative team within the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Cellulose business unit. The team focuses on technological developments in pulp and paper industry, innovation projects, and partners with mill teams to drive improvements and new initiatives. We utilize our analytical and technological capabilities to support the R&D arm of the business.

What You Will Do

• Work with R&D team to understand priorities for the business and help with project planning.
• Demonstrate time-management and problem-solving skills to understand the challenges and capability to troubleshoot
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
• Prepare, organize, and test samples and report data to stakeholders.

• Adhere to strict safety policies and procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Learn and apply pertinent cellulose chemistry principles.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or pulp and paper chemistry or a related field with experience working in a wet chemistry lab environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques
• Knowledge of Pulp and Paper mill process is a plus.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).