Lab Technician: Adhesive Testing & Quality Assurance

Paylocity; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ATP North America is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician for a brand-new facility in Texas to support quality and production through testing of adhesives, tapes, laminates, and foams. You will help ensure products meet internal and customer standards via testing, analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

You’ll operate tensile testers, tack testers, ovens, and scales, record results, prepare Certificates of Analysis, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Safety and accuracy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or 6–12 months lab/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory testing equipment or learn on the job.
• Strong documentation of quantitative and qualitative test results.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
• Willingness to work overtime and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests to evaluate physical and mechanical characteristics of adhesives, tapes, laminates, and foams.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment including tensile testers, tack testers, ovens and scales.
• Test raw materials and finished goods for conformance to specs.
• Accurately record test results using forms, spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis or Certificates of Conformance as required.
• Identify non-conforming materials and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare graphs, charts, and data summaries to support trend analysis.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment and manage inventory.

Skills

Lab testing

Equipment operation

Documentation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Overtime flexibility

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

ATP North America is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician for a brand-new facility in Texas to support quality and production through testing of adhesives, tapes, laminates, and foams. You will help ensure products meet internal and customer standards via testing, analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

You’ll operate tensile testers, tack testers, ovens, and scales, record results, prepare Certificates of Analysis, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Safety and accuracy are emphasized.