Lab Technician II, Quality

6104 Vibrantz Specialty Products LLC; New Johnsonville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Technician II at Vibrantz Technologies in New Johnsonville, TN, prepares, analyzes, and reports laboratory test results to support manufacturing operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role performs routine and non-routine analyses on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and waste streams using approved laboratory procedures, while maintaining equipment, reagents, and documentation with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following written instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a lab environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and support alternate schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, waste materials, and special samples using approved methods and ensure accurate, timely results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, standards, and solutions to support ongoing testing activities and operational readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and update laboratory standard operating procedures and recommend improvements to sampling, testing, and material-handling methods.
• Support production testing activities, including operator training and in-process laboratory requirements, while ensuring alignment with quality and environmental management systems.
• Maintain laboratory safety documentation, including SDS records, and perform all work in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and established safety practices.

Skills

Word processing & spreadsheet skills

Independent work

Organization & time management

Overtime willingness

Education

Chemistry degree (Associate or Bachelor)

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life.

Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products.

We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology.

Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals.

Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA.

American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Location

New Johnsonville, TN

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Salary

$21.70 - $27.12 Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Lab Technician II is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting laboratory test results to support manufacturing operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role performs routine and non-routine analyses on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and waste streams using approved laboratory procedures.

The position maintains laboratory equipment, reagents, standards, and documentation while supporting production testing needs.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adherence to safety requirements, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, waste materials, and special samples using approved methods and ensure accurate, timely results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, standards, and solutions to support ongoing testing activities and operational readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and update laboratory standard operating procedures and recommend improvements to sampling, testing, and material-handling methods.
• Support production testing activities, including operator training and in-process laboratory requirements, while ensuring alignment with quality and environmental management systems.
• Maintain laboratory safety documentation, including SDS records, and perform all work in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and established safety practices.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least 1 year of laboratory experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing laboratory experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while accurately following written instructions and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a laboratory environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and support alternate schedules as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Laboratory experience supporting manufacturing operations and in-process production testing.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and maintaining laboratory standards, reagents, and solutions.
• Familiarity with quality and environmental management systems in a production setting.

Privacy Policy

Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our www.vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that pocky carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to our Privacy Policy on www.vibrantz.com).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

About Vibrantz Technologies (continued)

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life.

Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products.

We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology.

Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals.

Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA.

American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.