Lab Technician (FinishWorks)

RPM Industrial Coatings Group; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Industrial Coatings Group is seeking a Lab Technician to work in a designated development group, preparing customer samples, color-match products, and producing laboratory formulations.

The role involves preparing lab samples, color matching with minimal supervision, and maintaining concise laboratory records in a typical coatings environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience in production tinting and color matching.
• Must demonstrate basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab samples and production trial batches.
• Color match with minimal supervision.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records.
• Enter accurate formula records into computer systems.
• Conduct performance and quality tests as required.
• Support miscellaneous projects as directed by supervision.

Skills

Self-motivated

Munsell Color Test

Basic math skills

Data entry

Equipment care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Lab technician will work primarily within a designated development group, preparing customer samples, color-match products, and producing laboratory formulations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare lab samples and production trial batches
• Color match with minimal supervision
• Maintain concise and accurate documented laboratory records
• Transfer accurate formula records into the computer program
• Conduct performance and quality tests as required
• Work on miscellaneous projects as directed by supervision

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience And Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-year experience in production tinting and color matching

Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Self-motivated to work diligently and independently, within a team atmosphere
• Acceptable Munsel Color Test Score
• Accurate execution of simple mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division & multiplication
• Basic computer data entry skills
• Responsibility for assigned equipment and workstation regarding maintenance and cleanliness

Reasoning Ability

• Determine correct processes regarding defined laboratory procedures
• Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned projects

  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  N/A

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representati ve of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

  The individual will be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, handle, talk, and hear within any given workday. The individual will be required to lift and/or carry up to approximately 50 pounds.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Typical laboratory environment with moderate solvent odors. Normal hazards associated with handling, compounding, and application of coatings. Must follow HMIS and MSDS guidelines for these materials.

  KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Cleanliness and Organization of the work area and records
  • Professionalism