Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Lab Technician – Waterborne Coating Technology

Overview

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Lab Technician to join our Industrial Building Products Technology Group in Fridley, Minnesota. This individual will conduct routine testing along with complex research laboratory activities to support our fundamental understanding of coatings technology in support of Axalta’s growth initiatives. The role of Technician will report into the Building Products Exterior Team Manager

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments independently and collect, summarize, and present the resulting data
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory, collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur
• Identify and suggest improvements in methods
• Document findings and communicate results using programs such as Word and Excel
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments at the designated work location
• Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location
• Shipping and receiving to support R&D laboratory
• Maintain laboratory assets following Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist with development and documenting Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory assets and processes
• Preparation and evaluation of coating formulations including sealer, primer, topcoat and clear coat using mixing equipment and various coating application equipment, including manual and automated processes.
• Safely handle, categorize, and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis.
• Handling multiple tasks under strict time constraints

Education:

• 2-year degree from college or technical school; or equivalent experience in an industrial laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

• Prefer 2-year experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience in research and development lab is preferred
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting established deadlines
• Comfortable working with hazardous materials
• Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Effective problem solver.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.