R&D Lab Technician

American Colors, Inc.

American Colors, Inc. is customer-focused manufacturer of liquid colorants and specialty chemicals supplied to diverse applications that include paint, coatings, adhesives, composites, films, and landscape & agriculture. Our laboratory work involves the use of specialized equipment and hands-on activity.

Qualifications:

• Laboratory or manufacturing experience helpful, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills
• Willingness to comply with all safety guidelines
• Acceptable color vision, physically capable of manual labor and work 8-hour shifts
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

Summary of Position:

• Assist laboratory personnel by preparing sample batches, performing quality tests, and conducting formulation trials, including visual and numeric color matching.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify and apply necessary adjustments on products and samples.
• Safely perform hands-on lab work to verify formulations and specifications utilizing equipment and processes including, but not limited to:

Particle dispersion by media milling and high-speed mixing
Particle size analysis
Color spectroscopy
Physical testing suite including viscometers, non-volatile analyzer, pH
measurement, moisture titration, accelerated weather testing

• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory activities including but not limited to formulations, test results, status updates, and project reports
• Work as a team with lab personnel to accomplish mutual goals and provide service to our customers.

Full-time Employee Benefits:

• Health insurance, optional vision and dental
• 401K retirement program with company match
• ESOP – employee stock ownership plan
• Profit-sharing bonus program
• Paid vacation time
• Continuing education tuition reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gallatin, TN 37066: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person