Entry-Level Materials Lab Tech I - Testing & Inventory

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a Research Lab Technician to support routine testing, sample management, material organization and lab operations under established SOPs. This entry-level role emphasizes safe work practices and accurate data entry in a compliant lab setting.

Responsibilities include performing routine testing, preparing materials, maintaining inventory and equipment logs, and ensuring a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work safely in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and sample preparation following approved SOPs and JSAs.
• Organize, label, and store raw materials, factory trial samples, and externally sourced materials.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Prepare requisitions for materials and services.
• Use instruments and test equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Operate laboratory mixing and extrusion equipment under supervision.
• Enter test results accurately.
• Maintain equipment logs and calibration records.
• Assemble and dismantle experimental equipment safely.

Skills

Follow detailed procedures

Microsoft Office

Organization & time mgmt

Laboratory safety

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a Research Lab Technician to support routine testing, sample management, material organization and lab operations under established SOPs. This entry-level role emphasizes safe work practices and accurate data entry in a compliant lab setting.

Responsibilities include performing routine testing, preparing materials, maintaining inventory and equipment logs, and ensuring a clean, organized workspace.