Lab Technician R&D

Job Requirements

• Gathers raw materials, assembles batches, shades, and performs QC testing.
• Evaluates batches for conformance to specifications.
• Adjusts properties of individual batches within formulation guidelines.
• Performs testing related to product performance.
• Prepares customer samples and panels.
• Maintains records of processes and results.
• Documents and records all actions taken in preparation of product.
• Records batch information on appropriate computer programs.
• Maintains standards for housekeeping and safety.
• Participate in housekeeping activities, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred education level: Associate’s or two-year college degree or equivalent.
• Preferred experience level: One to three years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred and preferably in coatings.
• Working knowledge of basic algebra, percentages, and a variety of measuring and testing equipment, such as Karl Fischer, scales, grind gauge, KU viscometer.
• Advanced mathematical skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic algebra, percentages, and a variety of measuring and testing equipment, such as Karl Fischer, scales, grind gauge, KU viscometer.
• Advanced mathematical skills.

Benefits

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With nearly a century of experience, we’ve mastered the art of custom-engineering coatings to meet the unique and demanding requirements of our customers.

This innovation comes to life in our state-of-the-art facilities, where talented teams collaborate to solve complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

The Lab Technician R&D performs small production and lab sample batch-making tasks in the production of industrial coatings products to meet customer specifications in accordance with established Hentzen Coatings health, safety, and environmental procedures. Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and math assessments.

Position Summary The Lab Technician R&D performs small production and lab sample batch-making tasks in the production of industrial coatings products to meet customer specifications in accordance with established Hentzen Coatings health, safety, and environmental procedures. Successful candidates must achieve acceptable scores on both the color matching and math assessments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Gather raw materials, assembles batches, shades, and performs QC testing.

Evaluates batches for conformance to specifications.

Adjusts properties of individual batches within formulation guidelines.

Performs testing related to product performance.

Prepares customer samples and panels.

Maintains records of processes and results.

Documents and records all actions taken in preparation of product.

Records batch information on appropriate computer programs.

Maintains standards for housekeeping and safety.

Participate in housekeeping activities, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Initial and annual hazardous waste training is provided by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or department supervisor.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements Preferred education level: Associate’s or two-year college degree or equivalent.

Preferred experience level: One to three years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred and preferably in coatings.

Working knowledge of basic algebra, percentages, and a variety of measuring and testing equipment, such as Karl Fischer, scales, grind gauge, KU viscometer.

Advanced mathematical skills.

Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of basic algebra, percentages, and a variety of measuring and testing equipment, such as Karl Fischer, scales, grind gauge, KU viscometer.

Advanced mathematical skills.

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Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.