Laboratory Technician
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About Vibrantz Technologies Vibrantz Technologies (Vibrantz or Company) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. Job Function Reporting into the Operations and Sales Manager, the Lab Technician will be based in Orrville and will be responsible to perform required QC testing and maintain QC records, samples, & charts. Provide technical support & laboratory functions relating to sales, customer service, quality assurance and Research & Development. The main function will be waterborne coatings but forehearth color concentrates cross training will also be required. Responsibilities Perform required QC testing. Record & Maintain QC records. Complete required SAP transactions in a timely manner. Review Raw material COAs against specifications. Complete Finished Goods COAs per customer request. Color matching. Perform various lab testing and R&D projects. Maintain lab/log of projects. Test new raw materials to determine acceptability in production Assist in updating related ISO procedures & SOPs. Maintain & update Standards & samples. Follow all site & corporate safety guidelines & procedures. Maintain a clean & organized work area. Required Experience Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred) 2+ years laboratory experience. Quality Assurance and R&D experience preferred. Must be detail oriented and ensure consistent testing results. Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Must be computer literate in MS Office software including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and e-mail applications; and knowledge of SAP is desirable. Must be adaptable to organizational and market challenges. Must be able to multitask & meet project/testing deadlines Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (Vibrantz) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Location Orrville, OH Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com). Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (Vibrantz) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.