Lab Technician - Entry Level

protechgroup; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance program

Telemedicine

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Protech Group is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician in Strongsville, OH. You will perform color matching, adjust formulas, and conduct quality assurance testing to ensure product specifications meet client requirements.

You will operate lab equipment, collect data, and prepare coating samples while maintaining safety and teamwork across departments to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with emphasis in mathematics and science.
• Able to utilize software for data collection including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• English language mastery (spoken and written).
• Possess above-average visual acuity to detect and distinguish fine detail, full-spectrum color perception, depth perception with focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and synthesize data from formulas.
• Prepare coating samples and test paint properties.
• Operate laboratory testing equipment.
• Test and adjust formulas to meet quality control standards and client requirements.
• Communicate discrepancies to Technical Team, Laboratory Manager, or Chemists.
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain a respectful workplace.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, R&D, and Manufacturing to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

English language mastery

Attention to detail

Mathematics & science focus

Team cooperation

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma (math & science emphasis)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

This is an entry level postion

YOUR CHALLENGE

You are an integral part of delivering the right mix to our customers. As a Lab Technician, your responsibilities involve color matching, formula adjustment, and quality assurance. You will:

• Interpret and synthesize data collected from the formulas;
• Preparecoating samples and testing of paint properties;
• Operatelaboratory testing equipment;
• Test and adjust formulas to ensure quality control standards and client requirements;
• Communicatediscrepancies to Technical Team, Laboratory Manager, or Chemists.
• Be accountable for working safely and for maintaining a respectful workplace;
• Collaborate with other departments (i.e. Production, Logistics, Research & Development, and Manufacturing) throughout the entire process in order to meet and even exceed customer expectations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with an emphasis in mathematics and science;
• Able toutilize the software for data collection, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Englishlanguage mastery (spoken and written);
• Possess above-averagevisual acuity to detect and distinguish fine detail, full-spectrum color perception, adequate depth perception with the ability to adjust focus;
• Willing to cooperate, share responsibilities, and take direction and advice within the team and production operations;
• Able to plan and organize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

OUR OFFER

When you come to work at the Protech Group you’ll become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding business. Everyone has a part to play in our success to formulate the right mix. In return, we reward our people with a wide range of great benefits, including:

• $20.50per hour base rate
• Medical and dental insurance program with telemedicine;
• 401K retirementplan contribution.

OUR COMPANY

For more than 50 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints, and specialty materials. Through quality and innovation, we formulate the right mix to protect and enhance what matters most to our customers. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Protech Group products are manufactured in more than 20 sites worldwide. We serve our customers in countless markets and industries, including construction, infrastructure, transportation, consumer goods, and healthcare. The Protech Group is an equal opportunity employer.