Where is the Laboratory Technician role at this employer based?

This role is based in Madison, AL.

What degree is required for the Laboratory Technician role at this employer?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Laboratory Technician role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Laboratory Technician role work with?

industrial coatings, colorants, metal substrates.

What techniques or methods are required for this Laboratory Technician role?

spectrophotometry, color matching, gloss measurement.

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Laboratory Technician

· Madison, ALtoday

Match industrial coating colors and gloss to customer samples using colorants and spectrophotometers, adjusting formulations.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on coatings formulation work, adjusting colorants to hit customer color and gloss targets alongside a scientist.

Might not be for you. Repetitive production-lab color matching; entry-level scope with limited research content.

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionFast-paced First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleTechnician matching industrial coating colors over metal substrates; adjusts formulations, uses spectrophotometers to produce color chips

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: High school
Experience: 0+ yrs
Industry: Coatings
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

industrial coatings8 roles colorants13 roles metal substrates1 role

Techniques

spectrophotometry20 roles color matching21 roles gloss measurement3 roles

Role details

Job Title

Production Technician

Location

Madison, AL

Position Description

Fast-paced production labs, manufacturing facility with strict adherence to safety regulations regarding chemical handling.

Roles Responsibilities

Technician matching Industrial coating colors over metal substrates
Matches color and gloss to customer requested samples
Works with Scientist to ensure color match meets expected performance
Creates and properly labels standards
Creates and properly labels customer samples
Measure, weight, and mix colorants to match samples
Obtains raw materials and supplies from the production area
Understands and follows safety policies
Use spectrophotometers and lab equipment to produce color chips validated against expected color standards
Adjust formulations to fix color discrepancies and meet specifications
Maintain accurate, detailed records of formulations and adjustments
Calibrate and clean spectrophotometers and lab equipment
Use metal shear to cut substrate and samples

Skills

Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Experience with at least 6 months in a Manufacturing environment
Forklift Driving experience is a plus but not required
Math and problem-solving skills
Mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly
Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks
Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment
Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately
Able to demonstrate basic computer skills
Nice to have: Chemical plant/paint experience
Nice to have: Prior lab, chemical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED minimum required