Laboratory Technician - Dispersion

Axalta•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Lab Technician to join its Dispersion Scale-Up Lab located at the Global Innovation Center in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidate will become a key member of the Process Technology team.

Requirements

A 2-year degree from a college or technical school with at least three years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment, or a 4-year degree in a physical or life science.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to work well in both self-managed and team environments.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
Comfortable working with hazardous materials.
Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products.
Comfortable working with large machinery and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Effective problem solver.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating or supporting media mills is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design of experiments
Conduct experiments independently
Collect, summarize, and present resulting data
Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory
Collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur
Identify and suggest improvements in methods
Produce research experimental results, support information/data management, and assemble/configure small or pilot-scale equipment and control systems using a variety of techniques
Document findings and communicate results
Make suggestions on path forward and contribute to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments
Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments
Maintain a safe working environment
Accurately run and record test results for all coating formulations
Interpret and communicate test results using computer-based systems
Document experimental test results using computer programs such as Word and Excel
Safely handle, categorize, and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis
Handle multiple tasks under strict time constraints