Color & Process Lab Technician

Laticrete International; Bethany (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

AD&D

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

LATICRETE International in Connecticut seeks a Process Engineering Laboratory Technician to support product development, color matching, and process optimization. You will perform laboratory testing on a variety of materials and assist with color databases and investigations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in lab or manufacturing settings, experience with spectrophotometers, DOE, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• 2–4+ years of laboratory, manufacturing, process support, or product testing experience.
• Experience with color matching and troubleshooting.
• Experience with color formulation and color correction software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process Lab Testing (70%): perform lab testing on liquids and solids; lead color matching for new product development and investigations.
• Data Analysis/Root Cause Analysis (10%): analyze quality data and support investigations.
• Plant and Pilot Support (10%): assist engineering with process improvements and pilot production.
• Documentation: maintain accurate lab records and test documentation.
• Safety: follow lab safety procedures and keep a clean work environment.

Skills

Color matching

Color formulation

Color correction software

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel data collection

Independent work

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Job description

LATICRETE International in Connecticut seeks a Process Engineering Laboratory Technician to support product development, color matching, and process optimization. You will perform laboratory testing on a variety of materials and assist with color databases and investigations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in lab or manufacturing settings, experience with spectrophotometers, DOE, and strong problem-solving skills.