Chemical Lab Technician

Job Duties:

• Assist in performing specified analysis under the direction of the senior chemist
• Prepare lab samples and conduct lab tests including liquid (viscosity. PH, solids, sag resistance, etc) and physical tests  (x-hatch adhesion, scratch adhesion, gloss, dry film thickness, etc)
• Evaluate experimental formulations using standard methodologies
• Run a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, lab mixers and scales, dry film gage, microscope/motic camera, humidity chamber, swellometer, etc.
• Adhere to and promote company’s safety standards and keep the lab areas clean and in safe working condition
• Perform colour matching and formulating as directed by Senior Personnel
• Collaborate with team members and maintain basic instrumentation
• Maintain accurate records and lab books, and respect company confidentiality policy
• Perform quality control on production batches and maintain QC log
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree or college diploma in chemistry or a chemistry background

• Familiar with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Projects, etc)

• Demonstrated and thorough record keeping skills

• Comfortable learning and becoming proficient in new systems and processes

• 3 years coating experience.