R&D Lab Technician: Coatings & Product Testing

ICP Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group, headquartered in Andover, MA, seeks a hands-on R&D Laboratory Technician to support the Andover R&D facility. You will work closely with R&D Chemists to prepare laboratory batches and conduct testing on water-based coatings and related products.

You will perform batching, testing, color matching support, and data recording while maintaining a clean, organized lab and following safety procedures. Collaboration with the team and willingness to learn new methods are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certificate, or relevant hands-on experience preferred.
• Laboratory, coatings, paint, manufacturing, quality control, or construction materials 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.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory methods, equipment, and color matching techniques.

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

Documentation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree/technical certificate

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICP Group, headquartered in Andover, MA, seeks a hands-on R&D Laboratory Technician to support the Andover R&D facility. You will work closely with R&D Chemists to prepare laboratory batches and conduct testing on water-based coatings and related products.

You will perform batching, testing, color matching support, and data recording while maintaining a clean, organized lab and following safety procedures. Collaboration with the team and willingness to learn new methods are essential.