QC Lab Tech

Description:
This is a 1 year temporary contract position, and it will be renewed indefinitely. Candidates are able to apply for internal positions and interview to be hired on direct once they prove themselves. Getting hired in directly is not very common, but there has been a slight trend in that direction recently throughout the past year. Operate and troubleshoot coatings application equipment including spray gun Run routine QC analysis to verify products meet the customer standards. Perform basic physical property lab testing including gloss, gel, cure time, hardness, viscosity. Mix samples and and small batches of 1 gallon or less. Assist with general duties including routine sample prep and cleaning Clean the spray booth Keep detailed and accurate lab notebook. The data generated is used to help fulfill the Technical Department's major accountabilities: product development, sales services and service to production If candidates make a great impression and show initiative to go above and beyond, they could be selected to take on additional responsibilities and more advanced projects. Support laboratory and production department managers with various duties as assigned. This is not a chemist job.
Skills:
BA, BS, Bachelor, B.A. B.S., Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, Geology, Physics, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biochemistry, Zoology, Anthropology
Top Skills Details:
BA, BS, Bachelor, B.A. B.S., Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, Geology, Physics, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biochemistry, Zoology, Anthropology
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
BS Degree in a Scientific field or a HS Diploma w/ Chem coursework. 6 months experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and spreadsheets. Basic math skills - ratios, percentages, fractions, weight conversions. Any Labs or Coursework in Chemistry would be a huge plus. Any experience with Lab Safety Training, or Chemical Safety Training would be a huge plus.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent:
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