Lab Support Associate
About The Position
As a Lab Support Associate, you will perform specialized activities to support and improve the overall productivity of the lab. This is an entry level position. Yes, that means we will train the right person! Essential Functions: Advanced Testing- Characterization and problem solving using advanced analytical equipment. Specification Testing- Evaluation of coatings system to specifications or other test requirements using ASTM (or other) test methods. Quality Assurance Investigation- Prepare and test samples to support customer complaint investigation activities. Root Cause analysis and corrective actions based on knowledge of lab and plant processes. Scale Up Support (Stage Gate)- Support scale up activities of new or difficult to manufacture formulations in the plant. Ensure compliance to all record keeping and documentation requirements supporting laboratory activities. Provide technical assistance to internal departments and customers. Ensure and maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Color vision testing.
- Ability to comply to required housekeeping and safety expectations.
- Ability to comply with internal reporting requirements (notebooks, formulation sheets).
- PC Requirements- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), Product Vision, D365, Salesforce.
- Effective communication with work contacts- peers, supervisor and other departments
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Advanced Testing- Characterization and problem solving using advanced analytical equipment.
- Specification Testing- Evaluation of coatings system to specifications or other test requirements using ASTM (or other) test methods.
- Quality Assurance Investigation- Prepare and test samples to support customer complaint investigation activities.
- Root Cause analysis and corrective actions based on knowledge of lab and plant processes.
- Scale Up Support (Stage Gate)- Support scale up activities of new or difficult to manufacture formulations in the plant.
- Ensure compliance to all record keeping and documentation requirements supporting laboratory activities.
- Provide technical assistance to internal departments and customers.
- Ensure and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages in all positions
- Several bonus and wage incentive plans
- 401K match and company paid pension plan.
- Paid holidays off and generous paid time off (PTO)
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance.
- Job related training/tuition reimbursement.
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
