Lab Tech (Printing Ink)

INX International Ink Co.•Buena Park, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

INX International is seeking a laboratory technician for its new Buena Park location. The technician will provide laboratory services including customer color matching, proofing, cataloging, support for quality control, and ordering lab supplies. The role reports to the Lab Manager, coordinates tasks with that manager, and works with other departments, particularly Manufacturing and R&D. Duties also include operating and caring for laboratory instruments, conducting testing, and manufacturing, adjusting, and evaluating paste inks for production and in-plant printing requirements. Short-notice travel to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, and other company sites may be required, including assignments lasting up to two weeks. The starting pay range is $25 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, including experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic considerations. INX describes its culture as safe and environmentally conscious and offers employee growth opportunities. Post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong written, verbal, and reading-comprehension skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in basic mathematics and computer applications.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends and root causes, and develop data-driven recommendations.
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as business needs require.
Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
Team-oriented mindset and flexibility to support varied technical, operational, and cross-functional responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Color-matching experience.
Proficiency with a spectrophotometer and densitometer.
Press-room experience.
Experience with paste inks.

Responsibilities

Process customer color-match requests, including color formulation, evaluation, and preparation of proof displays for customer review and approval.
Conduct established quality-control testing and product evaluations to support laboratory and production operations.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with established procedures.
Collaborate with Technical, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional departments to support operational and customer requirements.
Travel on short notice to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, and other company sites as business needs require, including assignments of up to two weeks.
Manufacture, adjust, and evaluate paste inks to meet production and in-plant printing requirements.
Catalog materials, assist the quality-control department, and order laboratory supplies.