Lab Specialist: Paint Testing & Color Evaluation

NPAA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a laboratory technician to prepare 1-30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic-to-advanced testing for color evaluations and product development.

The role requires stocking materials, maintaining lab equipment, and using computer software to manage data while following 5S, safety, and compliance procedures. A high school diploma and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Typically 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Able to handle paints and chemicals with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 1-30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic-to-advanced testing as skillset grows.
• Prepare panels in laboratory environment to be used for testing, color or other evaluations.
• Stock materials and maintain equipment in laboratory to support team productivity.
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions.
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Color vision

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a laboratory technician to prepare 1-30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic-to-advanced testing for color evaluations and product development.

The role requires stocking materials, maintaining lab equipment, and using computer software to manage data while following 5S, safety, and compliance procedures. A high school diploma and 2+ years of experience are required.