Associate Lab I

About the role

The Lansing Technical Center (LMO) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to primarily support operations within the Finishing/Paint Applications Lab as well as provide additional support within the Fabrication/High Bay area. This role provides hands-on support for compounding, injection molding, paint application, and accredited testing activities that serve application development engineers, production facilities, and customers. The technician will also manage automotive OEM paint systems, perform paint mixing and specimen preparation, and complete technical documentation aligned with OEM requirements.

Responsibilities

• General & Safety: Follow all corporate and facility safety guidelines, as well as HR policies. Support raw material management, including inventory, ordering, and SDS review, in collaboration with manufacturing plants.
• Finishing / Paint Applications Lab: Serve as the primary technician for paint mixing protocols and substrate specimen painting. Perform ISO 17025-accredited paint application tests following established OEM standards. Execute equipment and test quality protocols. Maintain quality documentation, including technical writing and compliance reviews. Participate in laboratory accreditation audits. Assist operations, engineering, and customer teams as needed.
• Fabrication / High Bay Responsibilities: Weigh laboratory-scale polypropylene compound raw material blends. Perform pilot-scale compounding of TPO materials using twin screw extrusion lines. Manage molding requests for internal development engineers and external production/customer needs. Operate injection molding machines and mold test specimens according to ASTM, ISO, and OEM standards. Conduct routine equipment, cleaning and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Schedule: Ability to work 40+ hours per week, Monday–Friday, with schedule flexibility until approximately 7 p.m.
• Education: Minimum High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Work Experience: Preferably 2+ years of previous laboratory or manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Education Assistance