Jr| Lab Technician

Job Description

Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us

JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:
• Prepare, test and compare experimental samples
• Provide and maintain accurate data and records for raw material evaluations, new product projects and product improvement projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follow basic lab safety guidelines and regulations

Take direction from supervisor and complete assignments in a timely manner

Prepare samples using laboratory dispersion and blending equipment

Conduct standard tests following Standard Test Procedures including, but not limited to, viscosity, ICI, gloss, tint strength, density, pH, and scrub tests

Record and report test results

Report problems associated with test equipment or test processes

Clean and maintain test equipment, and work area

Perform basic laboratory maintenance including, but not limited to, pourback, stocking lab supply, adhesion panel preparation, clean-up

Alert supervisors to low levels of raw materials or supplies for projects

Maintain regular communication with supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Educational attainment equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION:

Knowledge of basic lab skills

Knowledge of lab safety guidelines and regulations

Ability to understand and follow defined testing methods and accurately complete test records

Communication, filing and some computer skills are required
Full time

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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