Lab Technician

Benjamin Moore & Co; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + 7

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benjamin Moore & Co in New York is seeking a Lab Technician to perform QC lab duties, manage process orders, and maintain lab equipment. The role supports color matching, gloss checks, and batch release activities during the M-F 2nd Shift.

You will follow safety guidelines, operate lab instruments, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with QC, Filling, Mixing and Shading departments to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to change duties and start times.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs QC lab duties and process order management.
• Follows safety guidelines and environmental/regulatory rules; uses required PPE.
• Maintains quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
• Calibrates prescribed lab equipment and maintains laboratory readiness.
• Assist in scale up and watch batches.
• Perform and analyze laboratory tests and record data clearly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Basic math

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Cimplicity

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Color spectrophotometer software

Job description

Lab Technician

ID 2026-2581

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.

M- F 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

Performs QC lab duties and process order management.

Follows all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; uses all required safety equipment.

Maintains quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.

Maintain laboratory and equipment, including calibration of prescribed lab equipment.

Assist in the process of scale up and watch batches.

Perform and analyze laboratory tests and procedures and record data clearly and concisely.

Performs quality control checks and procedures, prescribed to ensure effective, accurate and expeditious processing supporting first run capability, in process QC, calculating post adds, prefill approval, filling approval, and verification that final fill product is fit for use and release.

Visually approve comparative drawdowns for color, gloss/sheen, opacity, and cleanliness.

Interpret spectrophotometric data.

Maintain inventory of lab supplies and raw materials.

Maintains the highest standards for product quality and service.

Checks ZWIP and ZFIN process orders for accuracy and completeness including packaging info and raw materials quantities and type as well as QC data.

Investigate non-conformances immediately and quarantines OOS or questionable materials until a final disposition is provided.

Performs other duties as required.

Communicates with other departments for proper transfer of completed batches to assigned holding tanks.

This individual will work seamlessly with the QC Lab, Filling, Mixing, and Thinning & Shading Department to process batches of paint - taking direction from the production supervisor/manager and department leads as required.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent required

Ability to work in a team environment and the willingness to be cross-functional and flexible to change duties and start times.

Excellent attention to detail

Basic math skills, i.e., addition/subtraction/multiplication/division

Ability to use company software and computer system programs (includes SAP, Cimplicity, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Data Color spectrophotometer software)

Good organizational and record keeping skills.

Ability to work safely and follow SOPs.

Good interpersonal communication skills

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor.

Constant standing (6-8+ hours)

Ability to stand and climb stairs as needed.

Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. continuously throughout shift.

Frequency of upper and lower extremity activity throughout shift:

Constant grasping with dominant hand (6-8+ hours)

Constant walking (6-8+ hours)

Additional Environment Factors and exposure throughout shift:

Ability to use proper PPE (eye protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety shoes, etc....)

Ability to work overtime when required.

Job Type: Hourly, Non-exempt

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.

In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Medical/Dental/Vision

* 401 (k) match

* PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days

* Employer-paid life insurance

* Tuition reimbursement

You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link:

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/benjamin-moore-careers?targetid=row-benefits-summary

Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact

At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.

Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in‑kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post‑secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Category Manufacturing

Position Type W&H

Remote No

Starting From USD $25.20/Hr.

Maximum Pay Range USD $33.30/Hr.

Shift Time 40

Pay Range

USD $25.20 - USD $33.30 /Hr.