Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Location: Madison Heights, MI

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Technician will be expected to perform the following functions with a high level of initiative and independence:
• Conduct sample testing of coatings characteristics on coated substrates using established procedures
• Evaluate, collect and record data into software applications; operate physical and analytical testing equipment; document all necessary entries for quality (standard checks/verifications).
• Responsible for general laboratory cleanup and other general lab duties as assigned
• Work effectively and efficiently on major project teams
• Customer interfacing (communication; correspondence; etc.)
• Compliance and understanding of corporate standards (Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, etc.);

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a technical field with prior laboratory experience preferred
• Previous experience in an Analytical laboratory highly desirable
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to understand and follow direction with method testing and equipment usage/support
• Comfortable and able to work with toxic chemicals while following safe laboratory practices/protocols.
• The ability to stand while working in the laboratory throughout most of the day
• Work in a fast-paced high-volume environment and perform tasks assignments with limited supervision