Laboratory Technician

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform complex QC tests, calibrate lab equipment, and support production and R&D teams. You will document results, interpret data, and help maintain safe lab practices while coordinating with plant personnel and customers.

Two positions available, occasional overtime and weekend work may be required. A chemistry degree and 5+ years QC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent education preferred.
• Five+ years of QC experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass Color Hue Test.
• Able to read and interpret test results within guidelines.
• Able to document technical test results clearly.
• Ability to operate and calibrate QC lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex, specialized QC tests and coordinate lab operations.
• Run comprehensive lab tests and interpret results within guidelines.
• Calibrate, operate, clean and maintain QC lab equipment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, R&D and other plant personnel.
• Communicate test results and recommendations to customers and commercial teams.
• Maintain logs, forms and reports to ensure compliance.

Skills

QC experience

Color Hue Test

Prioritize and assign work

Documentation of test results

Read and interpret test results

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job TitleQuality Control Lab TechnicianPosition DescriptionQuality Control Lab Technician - Need to fill 2 positions.Roles Responsibilities• Performs a variety of complex and specialized quality control tests and assists with coordinating the operations of the lab.• Runs comprehensive and specialized lab tests that require judgment and interpretation of results within general guidelines.• Performs complex calculations and additional analyses on test results to determine if product is within proper specifications; provides direction to other lab technicians as required.• Assists with developing standard operational procedures and testing guidelines and interacting with daily operations to ensure a safe and effective lab environment.• Recommends technical formula or material adjustments to the product based on test results, history, and judgment; receives direction on issues when required and coordinates potential formula changes with corporate.• Operates, cleans, maintains, and calibrates qc lab equipment and maintains a clean and safe working environment.• Coordinates activities with production, maintenance, technology, or other plant personnel to ensure the effective flow of production. Communication between the qc lab, R&D and production to maintain and update formulas when necessary.• Responds to customers and commercial team questions and complaints regarding product quality, test results, and other product related information.• Reviews, completes, and maintains a variety of forms, logs, and reports detailing test results to ensure compliance with operational procedure.Skills• Five plus years of QC experience is preferred.• Must be able to pass the Color Hue Test.• Frequent, standing, stooping, and walking.• May be required to lift to 50 lbs occasionally.• Must be able to work overtime, which includes weekends as required.• Ability to prioritize and assign work.• Ability to perform comprehensive quality control test procedures.• Ability to utilize specialized quality control laboratory equipment.• Possess understanding of basic product and general manufacturing processes.• Ability to document technical test results.• Calculating and reviewing technical chemistry formulas.• Ability to determine formula or material adjustments within parameters.• Ability to read and interpret test results within guidelines.• PC Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications. SAP experience preferred but not required.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.Education• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or equivalent education preferred.