Research and Development Senior Technician, Global Manufacturer

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

20h•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries. Job Purpose Execute daily project tasks and lab work requests, working within defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and following project work plans. Will make minor adjustments to established product lines to achieve performance or application efficiencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associates of Science, vocational, or technical degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or related field preferred.
Experience in the paints and coatings industry or chemical manufacturing preferred.
Knowledge of milling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct formulation or technical work in the lab as defined in the departmental research plan. Projects will include preparing lab scale paint batches which may require milling of pigments using high speed dispersors, spraying, and testing for film properties per specifications.
Document lab results through appropriate systems, reporting results to appropriate stakeholders.
Stock lab supplies, obtaining items from the warehouse as required.
Maintain a clean spraybooth area which requires changing filters on a regular basis.
Maintain and calibrate equipment to include viscometers, balances, and salt spray cabinets.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals using protective safety equipment to include respirators, gloves, and safety goggles.
Work within establishes timely, proactively asking questions.
Promote health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.