Temp - Coating Lab Technician

Coherent Corp.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to synthesize and formulate polymer coating materials, ensuring adherence to specifications and collaborating with operations and R&D teams.

The role conducts QC testing using FTIR, refractometer, durometer, viscometer and rheometer, participates in production quality audits, and applies Lean 6S to improve yield and reduce costs while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Synthesis and formulation of polymer coating materials.
• Participation in quality audits to ensure compliance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Apply Lean principles (6S) to strive towards manufacturing excellence, high yield and cost reduction.
• Maintain detailed records of production and R&D activities with data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coating Materials Synthesis and Preparation following work instructions and performance specs.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing using defined protocols and instruments.
• Production Support including participation in quality audits.
• Laboratory maintenance ensuring organized, clean, and efficient workspace.
• Documentation and reporting of activities with data integrity and compliance.

Skills

Synthesis & formulation

QC testing

Documentation & reporting

Lean manufacturing / 6S

Attention to detail

Education

Some college

Tools

FTIR

Refractometer

Durometer

Rheometer

Viscometer

Job description

Job Description

• Coating Materials Synthesis and Preparation: responsible for the synthesis and formulation of polymer coating materials. The candidate is expected to rigorously follow work instructions, ensuring consistency and adherence to performance specifications. The candidate is expected to work closely with operations and R&D teams.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing: responsible for measuring defined properties of coating materials by following work instructions to ensure compliance with the QC protocol. Some of the tests include but are not limited to:
  • FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) for chemical characterization.
  • Refractometer for refractive index measurements.
  • Durometer for hardness testing.
  • Rheometer for viscosity and rheological property evaluations.
• Production Support: Participate in Quality audits to ensure compliance with work instructions and quality standards of final products.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining a well-organized, clean, and efficient coating laboratory. Apply Lean principles (6S, etc) to strive towards manufacturing excellence, high yield and reduce cost.
• Documentation and Reporting: Responsible for maintaining detailed records of production and R&D activities, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards.
• Safety Compliance: Expected to follow established site safety protocols. Share suggestions for continuous improvement with our safety team and promote a culture of safety within the laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
  • Some college preferred
• Experience:
  • 2-4 years of experience in a laboratory environment
• Preferred Skills and Competencies:
  • Experience in materials synthesis and coating formulation blending, particularly for production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with QC instruments, including FTIR, refractometer, durometer, viscometer, and rheometer.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Adherence to Lean manufacturing principles and 6S practices.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!