Vacancies Senior Laboratory Technician, Research and Development (Paints and Coatings Manufacturing)
Vacancies Senior Laboratory Technician, Research and Development (Paints and Coatings Manufacturing)
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$ 56000 - 64500
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Job Description
Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd expect from the most sustainable paints company which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
The Research and Development Senior Laboratory Technician executes daily project tasks and lab work requests with minimal supervision. Will be efficient at working with defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and making minor adjustments to established product lines to achieve performance or application efficiencies. Will work closely with team members to modify existing products manufacture new experimental formulations and trail process changes for customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct formulation or technical work in the laboratory as defined in the departmental research plan. This includes making lab scale paint batches which may require milling of pigments and use of high speed dispersers spraying and testing of film properties per specifications. Must be able to work within established timelines.
- Documents laboratory results through appropriate reporting systems reporting results to stakeholders.
- Stock laboratory supplies. Maintain a clean spraybooth area which requires changing filters on a regular basis.
- Use milling equipment to make paint spray panels and perform testing per customer specifications.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment such as viscometers balances and salt spray cabinets in the laboratory.
- Promote health safety and environmental regulations by following standards policies and procedures in compliance with corporate federal state and local requirements.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associates vocational or technical degree preferred.
- 2 years experience in a laboratory environment. Experience in milling highly desired. Experience in paints and coatings preferred.
- Must be able to organizeand interpret data develop insights based on knowledge of chemical structures and reactivity propose and test hypotheses and draw conclusions.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office.
- Fluent in English.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly stand up and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tool or controls walk and sit lift objects up to 40 pounds.
- Wear a variety of personal protective equipment including safety glasses safety shoes chemical resistant gloves laboratory coat and/or positive and negative pressure respirators.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
- Must be able to work with hazardous chemical using protective safety equipment such as respirators gloves and safety goggles.
Rewards and Benefits
The salary range for these skills is $56000.00 - $64500.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
401K retirement savings with 6% company match Annual bonus Medical insurance with HAS Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits Generous vacation personal and holiday pay Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Parental leave Career growth opportunities Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks Employee referral bonus Employee appreciation days
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.
Requisition ID: 45396
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
