Job Description
The Quality Lab Technician performs essential duties safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner. This role involves understanding and following batch tickets (recipes) with high accuracy for weights and measurements, performing a variety of complex testing processes on production batches, and ensuring high-quality standards in all tasks.
ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and follow batch tickets with high accuracy for weights and measurements.Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure physical or chemical characteristics such as viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, and color characteristics.Utilize a spectrophotometer for color matching and testing standards.Test materials from suppliers and batches from production.Perform standard testing procedures, including preparation of materials, with attention to detail and high quality.Follow daily work plans for Lab Work Requests or project plans.Accurately document work in lab notebooks (either physical or electronic).Recognize roadblocks or anomalies; resolve them or communicate concerns with a chemist in a timely manner.Ensure raw materials are available and correctly labeled.Correctly label and mail samples.Maintain a clean and organized work environment.Tint batches without assistance.Calculate resin composites.Maintain QC records using a web-based computer system.Prepare records for submission.Perform testing on lab equipment, including viscosity, pH, weight per gallon, and % solids.Conduct draw downs.Use ovens.Maintain and perform calibrations on machines.
QualificationsB.S. in a science field, with a basic understanding of wet chemistry (viscosity, pH, and % solids)Prior experience with color matching is a plus.Long term interest in quality and the paint industryNot color blind.
Work Environment
This position is based in an industrial lab environment within a plant. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats and safety glasses will be provided. On the first day of training, employees will be sent to a designated location to get steel-toed boots/shoes, which will be reimbursed. The facility has strong smells of chemicals and paint, so sensitivity to these is not suitable. The lab is large, with at least 5 people on each shift at all times.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.25 per hour.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.25 - $25.25
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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