R&D Lab Technician – Coatings & Color Matching

ICP Group; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group is seeking a hands-on R&D Laboratory Technician to support the Andover R&D facility. You will work with R&D Chemists to prepare laboratory batches, perform tests, and organize results while supporting project activities related to water-based coatings and color matching.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, documenting data, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the lab. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or technical certificate is preferred, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certificate, or relevant hands‑on experience preferred.
• Laboratory/coatings/paint/manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Interest in hands‑on batching, testing, product application, and laboratory work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and document results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D Chemists with product development and project-related laboratory work.
• Prepare accurate and reliable water-based and solvent-based laboratory batches according to established instructions.
• Perform coatings testing, sample preparation, and product application evaluations.
• Learn and support color matching activities.
• Record, organize, and communicate testing data clearly to the R&D team.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, samples, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Support raw material and laboratory supply inventory activities.
• Follow applicable safety, environmental, and laboratory procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written procedures

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Independent and collaborative

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

ICP Group is seeking a hands-on R&D Laboratory Technician to support the Andover R&D facility. You will work with R&D Chemists to prepare laboratory batches, perform tests, and organize results while supporting project activities related to water-based coatings and color matching.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, documenting data, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the lab. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or technical certificate is preferred, with