Materials Lab Technician I

AZEK Exteriors; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking an entry-level Research Lab Technician in Wilmington, OH to support testing, sample management, and lab operations for R&D and manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate preferred) with strong attention to detail, safety, and basic MS Office skills to maintain records and communicate results effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and JSAs.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work safely in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and sample preparation following SOPs/JSAs.
• Organize, label, and store raw materials, samples, and materials.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Prepare requisitions for materials and services.
• Use instruments and test equipment for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Operate laboratory mixing and extrusion equipment under supervision.
• Enter test results accurately.
• Maintain equipment logs and calibration records.
• Assemble and dismantle experimental equipment safely.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Follow detailed procedures

Microsoft Office

Organization & time management

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour!

Hours: Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM

The Research Lab Technician is an entry-level laboratory support professional responsible for routine testing, sample management, material organization, and laboratory operations support. The role follows established procedures and standard work practices to safely complete testing, data collection, inventory management, and laboratory preparation activities that support research, development, and manufacturing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing and sample preparation following approved SOPs and JSAs.
• Organize, label, and store raw materials, factory trial samples, and externally sourced materials.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Prepare requisitions for materials and services.
• Use instruments and test equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Operate laboratory mixing and extrusion equipment under supervision.
• Enter test results accurately.
• Maintain equipment logs and calibration records.
• Assemble and dismantle experimental equipment safely.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work safely in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Work completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Samples and materials remain organized and traceable.
• Equipment records are maintained accurately.
• Reliable communication and reporting.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $XX to $XX. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with match
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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