QC Lab Technician Rockledge, FL

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Rockledge (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to conduct chemical and physical tests on paint samples and raw materials. This full-time position involves calibrating laboratory equipment, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, and assisting with quality control processes. If you have a strong background in analytical chemistry and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to product quality and safety. Join a team that values precision and teamwork, and help shape the future of coatings manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a background in chemistry and quality control.
• Basic computer skills, especially in color matching and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on raw materials and paint samples.
• Calibrate and use laboratory equipment for quality control.
• Assist with safety inspections and recycling programs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Basic Chemistry

Computer Skills

Safety Practices

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Diploma

College Diploma

Tools

Computer Color Matching Spectrophotometer

Excel

Word

Batchmaster

Job description

Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests of raw material and paint samples and analyzes data by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Calibrate and use laboratory instrumentation and equipment required for tests, research and quality control.
2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of paints and raw materials associated with products.
3. Makes laboratory batches of water and solvent-based paint formulations and document results.
4. Tests and analyzes products such as paints and coatings to determine tint strength, gloss, viscosity, density, sag resistance, flow & level, pH and other characteristics.
5. Assists the Quality Control Department by testing and adjusting batches from production.
6. Checks shelf stability oven retain samples and report results.
7. Files drawdowns of batches in production.
8. Cleans laboratory benches, paints floor and dusts all equipment.
9. Maintain and rotate standards for comparison to production batches.
10. Assists with Safety Inspections by performing weekly checks.
11. Assists with the Recycling Programs related to the County and Richards products.
12. Analyzes competitive products to determine physical properties.
13. Assists with Complaint Resolution by checking retains and reporting findings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills: Computer Color Matching Spectrophotometer, Excel, Word, and Batchmaster a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical & Chemical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, extrapolations, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to understand basic chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

1. Practices Safety and Security
2. Strong Analytical Skills
3. Timely Decision Maker
4. Exhibits Sound and Accurate Judgment
5. Team Player
6. Reacts Well Under Pressure
7. Takes Initiative
8. Professional
9. Follow Through
10. Accepts Responsibility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, hourly position, and hours of work and days are a daily 8 hour shift between the hours of 6 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday (Work hours/days can vary from time to time due to vacation schedules, overtime and other variables within the department that could require a temporary schedule adjustment). Certain Saturdays may be required as deemed necessary by management.

Education and/or Experience

1. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
2. Technical school diploma a plus
3. College Diploma a plus
4. Quality Control related experience especially in the coatings manufacturing industry highly desirable

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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