R&D Lab Technician – Formulation & Quality

Wikoff Color Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Competitive pay and overtime

Job summary

Wikoff Color Corporation, Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Laboratory Technician to support product development and quality initiatives in the R&D Laboratory. You will execute experimental work, document results, maintain equipment, and partner with production teams to ensure product performance and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include formulation, re-formulation, writing summaries, recording formulations, and collaborating with other teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Prior laboratory or ink/coating formulation experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with analytical testing equipment and lab safety protocols.
• Strong color matching ability and precise documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational habits and neat work practices.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop, and introduce new products as instructed by the R&D Product Development Manager.
• Conduct evaluations and re-formulation of existing products as directed.
• Complete assigned laboratory projects and provide clear written summaries.
• Enter formulations and QC specs following established procedures.
• Record project completion in e-Chempax and update Change Sheets as required.
• Collaborate with production personnel to support process modifications and improvements.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Review and sign off on documents to acknowledge responsibilities.
• Perform analytical testing using laboratory instruments to ensure quality and compliance.
• Dispose of outdated wet samples per safety and environmental procedures.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong color matching

Technical documentation

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Safety protocols

Analytical testing equipment

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Ink/coating formulation experience (beneficial)

Tools

e-Chempax

Job description

Wikoff Color Corporation, Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Laboratory Technician to support product development and quality initiatives in the R&D Laboratory. You will execute experimental work, document results, maintain equipment, and partner with production teams to ensure product performance and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include formulation, re-formulation, writing summaries, recording formulations, and collaborating with other teams.