Laboratory Technician

2350 Axalta Coating Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our Philadelphia, PA facility. You’ll conduct routine and complex research activities, support Scientists, and help manage data and experiments. Travel to customer locations may be required.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration within the Global Innovation Center, with opportunities to work on paint formulations and test results using standard software tools. Eligible for health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree with 3+ years in an industrial laboratory, or 4-year science degree with chemistry experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working in self-managed or team environments.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments; collect, summarize, and present data.
• Prepare and evaluate coating formulations including primers and topcoats.
• Record test results accurately and troubleshoot lab issues.
• Document findings and communicate results; contribute to work plans.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a safe working environment.
• Travel to internal/external customer locations as needed.

Skills

Industrial lab experience

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Hazardous materials safety

Reading safety documents

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences

Tools

Word

Excel

Lab equipment usage

Job description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to join us at our facility in Philadelphia, PA. With minimal guidance from supervision and within established procedures, the individual will conduct routine as well as complex research laboratory activities in support of the Axalta Global Innovation Center. The incumbent will provide support to the Scientists in the research and development process. Research may include assistance with information/data management activities and analysis of results.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the design of experiments, conduct those experiments independently and collect, summarize, and present the resulting data
• Preparation and evaluation of coating formulations including, primer, topcoat and clear coat using mixing equipment and various spray equipment
• Accurately run and record test results for all coatings formulations
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory; collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur
• Document findings and communicating results
• Make suggestions on path forward and contribute to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments at the designated work location
• Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Interpret and communicate test results using computer-based systems
• Document experimental test results using computer programs such as Word, Excel
• Safely handle, categorize, and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis
• Handle multiple tasks under strict time constraints
• Train other R&D technicians on specific tasks once qualified.
• Travel as needed to an internal/external customer location for meetings, training, and product support activities.

Minimum requirements

• A 2-year degree from a college or technical school with at least three years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment, or a 4-year degree in a physical or life science with some level of chemistry or chemical lab experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work well in both self-managed and team environment
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting established deadlines
• Comfortable with safely working with hazardous materials
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Preferred skills

• Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Possess strong computer skills and ability to interpret data and trends
• Flexibility to travel as needed in support of customer and product-technical support.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refixh, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refixh, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.