Color Lab Technician: Materials Testing & Formulation

Klöckner Pentaplast; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast in Gordonsville, VA seeks a Lab Technician to support material testing and analytical evaluations for raw materials and process improvements. The role partners with cross-functional teams on cost-reduction initiatives and formulation enhancements.

The candidate will assist in material qualification, troubleshoot issues, and help document methods, procedures, and technical data as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and approve incoming raw materials.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment on schedule.
• Assist in troubleshooting raw material issues.
• Assist in qualification of alternative raw materials for cost-reduction.
• Draft new and revised laboratory test methods and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast in Gordonsville, VA seeks a Lab Technician to support material testing and analytical evaluations for raw materials and process improvements. The role partners with cross-functional teams on cost-reduction initiatives and formulation enhancements.

The candidate will assist in material qualification, troubleshoot issues, and help document methods, procedures, and technical data as needed.