Lab Technician TDU

TIGER Drylac North America; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIGER Drylac North America is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating powder coating samples, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to product development. This hands-on position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with peers to meet customer expectations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Chemistry and at least 2 years of experience in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related job experience in a lab or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Ability to follow procedures and troubleshoot basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate powder coating samples using standard formulations.
• Perform precise color matching using computer and visual techniques.
• Operate lab equipment, including extruders and bonding mixers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Lab Equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a great place to work where you can make a difference? TIGER Drylac is the perfect place for you.

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Summary

TheLab Technicianplays a vital role in supporting product development and customer satisfaction by preparing powder coating samples that meet specific client requirements. This position is hands-on and involves color matching, operating lab equipment, producing test samples, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Success in this rolelooks like:

• Accurate and timely production of lab samples that meet customer expectations.
• Strong attention to detail in color matching and formulation adjustments.
• Consistent adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Positive collaboration with peers and alignment with TIGER’s values and workplace culture.

This role is essential toproduct development and technical support, providing a bridge between customer needs and production capabilities. As part of the Lab team, the Lab Technician contributes to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across TDU and TDC locations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate powder coating samples using NAFTA standard formulations.
• Perform precisecolor matchingusing both computer and visual correction techniques.
• Set up and operatelab equipment, including extruders and bonding mixers.
• Carry outextrusion, grinding, and sprayingprocesses for both standard and metallic test samples.
• Clean and disassemblelab equipment between runs following safety procedures (lockout/clean-down).
• Monitor quality and equipment performance during lab runs and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with7S and safetypractices.
• Collaborate with Sales to verify customer requirements when necessary.
• Support ISO 9001 and 14001 systems and participate in LO (Liberating Organism) strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Management.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferably inChemistry.
• Experience: Minimum2 yearsof related job experience in a lab or manufacturing setting.
• Language: Proficiency inEnglish(read, write, speak).
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and safety awareness.
• Methodological Skills: Ability to follow procedures, perform detailed technical work, and troubleshoot basic lab equipment.
• Work Environment: Comfortable with exposure todust, chemicals, and noisein a lab setting.