R & D Laboratory Technician

IFS Coatings Inc; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS Coatings Inc. seeks a candidate to develop products in a laboratory environment and to handle powder coating processes, including weighing, extruding, milling, grinding, and cleanup. You will spray test panels, perform laboratory tests with approved methods, and document results.

The role requires preparing customer samples and trials, with routine formulation adjustments based on trial and error. Strong communication and basic math skills are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Basic mathematics and written skills required.
• Math and color vision tests will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop products in a laboratory environment.
• Weigh, extrude, mill, grind, and clean up powder coating.
• Spray test panels.
• Perform laboratory tests using approved testing methods.
• Document test results.
• Adjust formulations based on trial and error methods.
• Prepare customer samples and trials.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic mathematics and written skills

Job description

Description

• Responsible for development of products in laboratory environment


• Weigh, extrude, mill, grinding, and cleanup powder coating


• Spray test panels


• Perform laboratory tests using approved testing methods


• Document test results


• Adjust formulation based on trial and error methods


• Prepare customer samples and trials

Requirements

• Good communication skills.


• Basic mathematic and written skills


• Math and color vision test will be required

IFS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At IFS, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth. We believe in a culture where we treat each other with respect and professionalism. We are united as one team, across our unique characteristics, skills and experiences. You be you and together we’re IFS Coatings.