Laboratory Technician - Dispersion

Axalta•Philadelphia, PA

1d•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. Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year.

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
Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating or supporting media mills is preferred
4-year Degree 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
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