Senior Laboratory Technician, Research and Development (Paints and Coatings Manufacturing)

AkzoNobel; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to conduct formulation work, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401K retirement savings with 6% company match

Annual bonus

Medical insurance with HAS

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Employee appreciation days

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in milling highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation or technical work in the laboratory.
• Document laboratory results and maintain equipment.
• Promote health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Data Organization

Chemical Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Job description

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Senior Laboratory Technician, Research and Development (Paints and Coatings Manufacturing)

Date: May 13, 2025

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation or technical work in the laboratory as defined in the departmental research plan. This includes making lab scale paint batches which may require milling of pigments and use of high speed dispersers, spraying, and testing of film properties per specifications. Must be able to work within established timelines.
• Documents laboratory results through appropriate reporting systems, reporting results to stakeholders.
• Stock laboratory supplies. Maintain a clean spraybooth area which requires changing filters on a regular basis.
• Use milling equipment to make paint, spray panels, and perform testing per customer specifications.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment such as viscometers, balances, and salt spray cabinets in the laboratory.
• Promote health, safety and environmental regulations by following standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates, vocational or technical degree preferred.
• 2 years' experience in a laboratory environment. Experience in milling highly desired. Experience in paints and coatings preferred.
• Must be able to organize and interpret data, develop insights based on knowledge of chemical structures and reactivity, propose and test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly stand up and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls, walk and sit, lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• Wear a variety of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, chemical resistant gloves, laboratory coat, and/or positive and negative pressure respirators.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemical using protective safety equipment such as respirators, gloves and safety goggles.

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $56,000.00 - $64,500.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Annual bonus • Medical insurance with HAS • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Short and Long-Term Disability • Paid Parental leave • Career growth opportunities • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Employee referral bonus • Employee appreciation days

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.