Lab Technician

ALTA Performance Materials • Jacksonville, AR

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About The Position

ALTA Performance Materials is seeking a Lab Technician to join its team in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The position supports laboratory testing and quality control for the company’s composite materials business and reports to the Manager of Quality and Process Improvement. The technician performs chemical and physical analyses on samples, advises production operators on batch adjustments, maintains batch documentation and laboratory equipment, and supports quality-control and small-scale development work. The role requires willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• Two years of college in a science-related field is preferred but not required; examples include engineering technology, industrial technology, material science, physics, and chemistry.
• At least six months of laboratory experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and standard software, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use observation skills to solve problems.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college in a science-related field.
• At least six months of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses on processing and non-processing batch samples using established procedures, including viscosity, thixotropic index, gel, interval, peak, appearance, color, acid number, monomer percentage, water percentage, and Barcol development.
• Recommend additives to production operators so batches can meet required physical and chemical properties.
• Use SAP to enter recommended batch adjustments for inventory purposes.
• Maintain batch records, including process log sheets, charge sheets, rework sheets, specification sheets, certificates of analysis, and other relevant paperwork.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and shipping raw materials and samples.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through periodic calibration, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Recommend formula revisions based on product history.
• Support quality-control functions, including procedure updates, data entry, and small-scale development work.
• Verify laboratory equipment calibration status.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution and a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed