Laboratory Technician

The Planet Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a rubber laboratory technician in Akron, OH. This role weighs and handles raw materials, mixes compounds using Banbury mixers, mills, and cure presses, and prepares specimens for testing.

Responsibilities include physical and chemical testing with specialized lab instrumentation, troubleshooting equipment and processes, and strict adherence to safety and quality policies. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of related laboratory, testing, mechanical, manufacturing, rubber, or polymer experience.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and handle raw materials using proper laboratory techniques.
• Mix, process, and prepare rubber compounds using Banbury mixers, mills, and cure presses.
• Prepare rubber specimens using hand tools and laboratory equipment.
• Perform physical and chemical testing using specialized laboratory instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and laboratory processes.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Banbury mixers

Mills

Cure presses

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pay: $20 - $25/hour W2

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh and handle raw materials using proper laboratory techniques.
• Mix, process, and prepare rubber compounds using Banbury mixers, mills, and cure presses.
• Prepare rubber specimens using hand tools and laboratory equipment.
• Perform physical and chemical testing using specialized laboratory instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and laboratory processes.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related laboratory, testing, mechanical, manufacturing, rubber, or polymer experience.