Lab Technician

Alta Performance Materials US • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ALTA Performance Materials is seeking a Lab Technician to join its team in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The role supports the company’s quality and process improvement activities in a collaborative manufacturing environment. The Lab Technician reports to the Manager of Quality and Process Improvement and performs chemical and physical analyses on samples from processing and non-processing batches using established procedures. The technician provides recommendations to production operators on batch additives, records recommended adjustments in SAP for inventory purposes, and maintains batch documentation. The role also supports sample and raw-material handling, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, formula revisions, procedure updates, data entry, and small-scale development work.

ALTA Performance Materials produces general-purpose and high-performance unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. Its products serve markets including building materials, corrosion-resistant reinforced plastics, recreation, transportation, and wind energy.

Requirements

• 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.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• 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, such as engineering technology, industrial technology, material science, physics, or chemistry; preferred but not required.
• At least six months of laboratory experience; preferred.

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 to help batches meet required physical and chemical properties.
• Use SAP to record 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 the calibration status of laboratory equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance and 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