Laboratory Technician

Minimum 2 years Academic Laboratory experience required (No Exceptions)
High School Diploma minimum. 2- or 4-year Degree is preferred
Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work well in both self-managed and team environment
Able to use spray guns to hand spray paints/ willingness to learn hand spray techniques
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting established deadlines
Comfortable working with hazardous materials
Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Effective problem solver
Possess strong computer and analytical skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Assist in the design of experiments, conducting those experiments independently and collect, summarize and present the resulting data
Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory, collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur
Identify and suggest improvements in methods
Proactively communicate plans with team leader/scientist and support a positive team culture
Makes suggestions on path forward and contributes to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow
Inspects and performs routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments at the designated work location
Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location
Maintain a safe working environment
Preparation and evaluation of coating formulations including electro-coat, primer, topcoat and clear coat using mixing equipment and various spray equipment
Accurately running and recording test results for all coatings formulations
Interpretation and communication of test results using computer-based systems
Documentation of experimental test results using computer programs such as Word, Excel
Safely handle, categorize and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis
Handling multiple tasks under strict time constraints