Laboratory Technician

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Duration: 6-momth W2 contract

Description:

These Technicians are responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing products and technologies.

You 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 the 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication and data analysis
• Familiarity with scientific principles, products and/or processes
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of experience in a laboratory preferred.