- Salary
- $18 – $22
- Location
- Liberty, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Job Offer: R&D Laboratory Technician
Location: Liberty, IN
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: The ideal candidate will be capable of carrying out formulation and color development activities under the guidance and direction of the Liquid Coatings R&D manager. This role involves working in a laboratory environment while strictly following best laboratory practices, ensuring precision, accuracy, and proper documentation throughout all activities. Attention to detail, technical discipline, and the ability to follow established procedures are essential to successfully support formulation and color development.
What We Offer:
When you come to work at the Protech Group you’ll become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding business. Everyone has a part to play in our success to formulate the right mix. In return, we reward our people with a wide range of great benefits, including:
Key Responsibilities:
About Us: For more than 45 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints, and specialty materials. Through quality and innovation, we formulate the right mix to protect and enhance what matters most to our customers. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Protech Group products are manufactured in more than 20 sites worldwide. We serve our customers in countless markets and industries, including construction, infrastructure, transportation, consumer goods, and healthcare.
Location: Liberty, IN
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: The ideal candidate will be capable of carrying out formulation and color development activities under the guidance and direction of the Liquid Coatings R&D manager. This role involves working in a laboratory environment while strictly following best laboratory practices, ensuring precision, accuracy, and proper documentation throughout all activities. Attention to detail, technical discipline, and the ability to follow established procedures are essential to successfully support formulation and color development.
What We Offer:
When you come to work at the Protech Group you’ll become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding business. Everyone has a part to play in our success to formulate the right mix. In return, we reward our people with a wide range of great benefits, including:
- $18.00 - $22.00 per hour base rate.
- Medical and dental insurance program with telemedicine
- 401K retirement plan contribution
- PTO, including 10 holiday days.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute laboratory-scale formulations for Liquid coatings and specialty materials development. Following technical guidelines and instructions provided by the Liquid Coatings R&D Manager.
- Accurately weigh, dose, and blend raw materials to ensure formulation consistency, repeatability, and traceability.
- Operate and monitor laboratory-scale equipment such as mixers, ovens, mills, and auxiliary processing tools in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure strict compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), internal safety standards, and environmental regulations at all times.
- Record formulation data, processing parameters, and experimental results accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic data management systems.
- High School Diploma with an emphasis in mathematics and science;
- College level science courses are helpful but not required;
- English language mastery (spoken and written);
- Willing to cooperate, share responsibilities, and take direction and advice within the team and production operations;
- Good to Excellent Color perception and Olfactory sensory. For both accuracy and adjustments;
- Physical ability to perform testing and laboratory tasks, including lifting and handling materials. Ability to lift 40-50lbs.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
- Previous experience in a R&D laboratory is considered an asset but not required.
About Us: For more than 45 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints, and specialty materials. Through quality and innovation, we formulate the right mix to protect and enhance what matters most to our customers. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Protech Group products are manufactured in more than 20 sites worldwide. We serve our customers in countless markets and industries, including construction, infrastructure, transportation, consumer goods, and healthcare.
Skills
Compliance