Email Opening Title Coatings Lab Technician  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Research & Development   Description STI Polymer's goal is to enrich the lives of our team members, customers, and our community by being a trustworthy partner. We offer manufacturing careers that are different from anything else in the Sanford area. As a member of our Coatings team, you willl have a key developmet role in this exciting product line. At STI - You drive. We navigate. As a team member at STI Polymer, you'll rely heavily on our company values to guide your day-to-day work life: Safety - Safety is priority number one. Teamwork - We are a growing company. Teamwork is vital to our success. Integrity - Always do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Customer Focus - Our customers, internal and external, drive our business Kaizen - We believe in continuous improvement. Our employees lead this charge. Enjoy - We are all more productive when we enjoy our work. Quality - Our quality is superior because our employees care. Caring - There's nothing we can't accomplish when we care about our work and our team. What we offer: Aside from your clearly defined career pathway, what else do we offer? How about robust benefits? - Medical insurance with HSA/FSA option - Company paid dental insurance - Company paid life insurance - Voluntary life insurance - Vision insurance - Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Matching 401k - Paid time off - Tons of industry specific training - Great starting pay Your job: As a Coatings Lab Technician, you play a vital role in our company's success. You will provide a wide variety of routine and non-routine activities in support of water-based coatings. Must be capable of working independently or with others in preparing samples and completing test while under the supervision of a Senior Chemist. This requires some lab knowledge and experience to evaluate, select, and apply standard scientific techniques in the development and modification of new or existing products. Key Responsibilities Complete assigned tasks related to the development of latex products, new technologies, and updates of existing products using ASTM methods. Plan/schedule activities and tasks according to time and priority. Provide technical assistance and support to Production, Sales, and Marketing. Maintains detailed technical records in the form of a Laboratory Notebook or Computer Databases. Provide project progress, technical plans, and summarize data for project stakeholders. Maintain and develop professional contacts including company personnel, vendors, and customers. Maintain good chemical hygiene in accordance with company safety rules to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Participate in Special Teams including safety, housekeeping, etc. as required.   Position Requirements Job Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific related field is preferred. Will consider a combination of education and work experience. 2 years of experience in paint and coatings lab is required Strong math skills required. Knowledgeable of materials, products, and technologies frequently used within the scope an assigned project or laboratory group organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to understand, interpret, and execute a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule formats. Ability to organize and interpret data, and develop insights based on knowledge of chemical structures and reactivity, propose and test hypotheses, and draw conclusions. Must have the ability to recognize the primary colors. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to keep detailed records. Ability to summarize data and work results in American English. Ability to apply concepts of algebra, basic statistics, and computer spreadsheet calculations. Minimally able to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook at a proficient level. Regularly required to stand and use hands handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls, walk and sit, lift objects up to 40 pounds. Wear a variety of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, chemical resistant gloves, laboratory coat, and/or positive and negative pressure respirators. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Level of autonomy Formulate products, carry out tests and analyze data. Plan and execute experiments. Collect information.   Shift Days   Pay Rate   Position Coatings Lab Technician   Location Sanford, North Carolina   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://STIPOLYMERINC.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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