Job Description

Position:  Lab Technician

Duration:  8-month W2 contract
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Description:

We are looking for TWO qualified Lab Technicians.  This position for our client’s division that is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing products and technologies.  The Technicians will be involved in the efficient operation of the lab, general housekeeping, ensuring a safe work environment and will independently perform tasks as outlined by his/her supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performing basic paint making processes and creating formulations that meet manufacturers   specifications
• Working with various powder coating technologies including, Epoxy, Hybrid, PET TGIC/HAA, and Urethane product types
• Assists with developing reports and documents detailing test, project, and overall results.
• Comply with test methods according to set standards.
• Document all formulation processes.
• Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained.
• Complete proper forms and documents when necessary.
• Comply with all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate with internal as well as external customers.
• Manage work in accordance of timeline goals.
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards at all times.
• Organize work to use time efficiently.
• Seek assistance on priorities for scheduling work.
• Verbally communicate routine information to supervisor and others in platform.
• Recognize routine requirements and selects proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic math skills   
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication and data analysis
• Familiarity with scientific principles, products and/or processes 
• 1-4 years of experience in a laboratory preferred.
• Technical understanding and knowledge in industrial chemistries