Weekend Lab Technician & Colorist - Rubber Flooring

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift pay differential

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tarkett in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Technician for weekend night shifts to support testing of mixed compounds for rubber flooring. You will test batches, correct out-of-spec materials, and assist development testing; cross training as a Colorist adds versatility across the lab.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with Quality and Production teams. The weekend schedule is 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM with paid 40 hours for 36 working hours, and optional overtime

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Ability to pass a color vision test and discern color variations.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and perform physical lab tasks.
• Commitment to safe work practices and detail-oriented documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test all batches of mixed material for rheological properties, color, hardness, tensile, and elongation.
• Conduct additional tests such as Mooney Viscosity, 10% Modulus, Taber Abrasion, specific gravity, and compression set.
• Test incoming raw materials as needed and document deviations in the system.
• Cross-train as Colorist: perform color matches and spectrophotometric analysis.
• Complete shift documentation and communicate findings to Quality and Production teams.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Color analysis

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Mooney Viscometer

Tensile testing equipment

Job description

Tarkett in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Technician for weekend night shifts to support testing of mixed compounds for rubber flooring. You will test batches, correct out-of-spec materials, and assist development testing; cross training as a Colorist adds versatility across the lab.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with Quality and Production teams. The weekend schedule is 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM with paid 40 hours for 36 working hours, and optional overtime