Chemical Technician Project Manager

KTA-Tator, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Technician/Project Manager to join their Coatings Laboratory. The successful candidate will be engaged in preparing quotations, managing projects, and conducting laboratory testing. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and employee-owned environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee stock ownership plan

Qualifications

• Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Proficient writing and communication skills required.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations and follow testing procedures.
• Manage multiple projects with client communication.
• Utilize coatings inspection instruments.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field

Associate’s Degree in Chemical Technology or related field with relevant experience

Tools

MS Windows applications

Job description

Chemical Technician/Project Manager
KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.

Our Professional Services Business Unit has an immediate need for a reliable self-starter with attention to detail to work in our Coatings Laboratory. We are looking for high caliber candidates with a desire to perform to meet group and company objectives as a Chemical Technician/Project Manager to support Laboratory Services. The position offers opportunity for professional development, advancement and contributing to department growth. You will be considered successful in this position when, within 12 months you have:

• Prepared quotations for supervisory review;
• Followed standardized testing procedures for coatings and abrasive media;
• Applied coatings by various spray application methods following product data and SDS;
• A basic knowledge of paint chemistry and accelerated weathering;
• Effectively maintained client communications while managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Utilized coatings inspection instruments and visual guides;
• Scheduled sample exposure and physical testing with attention to deadlines;
• Prepared draft reports for supervisor review; and
• Complied with the laboratory’s QC program.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related fieldOR Associate’s Degree in Chemical Technology or related field with relevant experience
• Proficient writing and communication skills
• Good organization
• MS Windows applications experience, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Physical Requirements:Near, distance, and color vision, ability to safely lift 40 or more pounds, ability to feel textures, ability to wear respiratory protection, and ability to stand for long periods of time

The compensation package for this position is $25/hour with a comprehensive benefits package including an employee stock ownership plan.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are an employee-owned company, run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).

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