Laboratory Technician

Location: Cheswick, PA15024 Duration: 24 Months Contract (Potential temp to perm) Pay Rate : $25/hr. Shift Time: 1st shift, M-F Job Description: Responsible for benchmark testing primer, topcoat and clearcoat formulations. This position reports to the Industrial Technical Manager but will also take direction from other individual contributors on the team. Responsibilities: Test liquid and dry film coatings for properties per established test specifications Organize data, document and provide timely feedback Weigh and mix solid and liquid materials Apply coatings onto substrate by established methods Follow site safety protocols and maintain an organized and clean work area Execution of safe work practices Work closely with the field and manufacturing teams to ensure products meet customer requirements while meeting targets for efficient and cost-effective processing. Education and experience Associate Technical Degree or Certification, previous technical experience or demonstration of standard lab practices 0- 3 years of lab or field experience Coatings formulation, application and testing experience in waterborne and solvent borne alkyd, epoxy, urethane and other resin systems is preferred Skills and knowledge Ability to take direction from senior associates Ability to execute experimentation with a high level of attention to detail to meet on-time, in full output with shifting demand. #J-18808-Ljbffr